Ervin’s eagle lifts his spirits ahead of final round in Hong Kong

Steady play: Ervin Chang is eight strokes behind the four co-leaders at the Hong Kong Open.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Ervin Chang produced the highlight of the third round with a stunning eagle at the par-five 13th hole and vowed to play with freedom in the final round of the US$2mil (RM8.2mil) Hong Kong Open today.

Ervin’s third round of two under 68 in the Asian Tour showpiece on Saturday placed him joint 31st on six under 204.