JOHANNESBURG, March 21 - American Bryson DeChambeau carded two eagles as he took a two-shot lead following the third round of the inaugural LIV Golf event in South Africa on Saturday, as home favourites Southern Guard led the team competition at Steyn City.

Two-time U.S. Open winner DeChambeau carded a seven-under-par 64 on another low day of scoring for a tournament total of 21 under par, putting him two shots ahead of South Africa's Branden Grace.