England’s Chris Wood remains on target to capture a first Tour victory in taking a four shot lead into the final round of Iberdrola Open in Majorca.

The 23-year old Bristol-born Wood posted a third round 69 on the Pula course to finish on nine-under par and clear of the Irish duo of Darren Clarke (70) and Shane Lowry (63).

Wood has close to winning before including being just one stroke away from the 2009 British Open play off and more recently when he lost the Africa Open play-off to reigning British Open champion, Louis Oosthuizen.

“Every experience you have, whether it be good or bad, is going to help you,” said Wood.

“I led going into the final round at Wentworth last year (BMW PGA) and have gone close in The Open and lost the play-off in South Africa so I have given myself a few experiences of that situation and feel that I have learned from every one so hopefully that will help me tomorrow.”

Lowry grabbed an eagle and six birdies in his seven under par effort that matched the first round feat of French star Gregory Bourdy.

Shane Lowry shoots a course-recording setting 63 and has promised to get his hair cut if he wins for a first time as a pro.

Lowry is looking to win for a first time as a professional since brilliantly capturing the 2009 Irish Open at Baltray while still an amateur.

Clarke bogeyed his first and also the last when he three-putted, as he seeks to win for a first occasion since capturing two events in 2008

However Wood’s biggest threat to a first Race to Dubai victory could come from Jose Maria Olazabal, the course re-redesigner, who carded a 66 to grab fourth place at four under par.

The double Augusta National champion continues to be riding high on emotion after losing long time friend and colleague , Seve Ballesteros.

Olazabal’s presence on the board is sure to attract a big local following over the final round.

And in Olazabal’s favour is the fact he’s still the only player in the history of the European Tour to win an event on a course he designed and that was in capturing the 2005 Majorca Classic, and the last of his 23 wins on the Tour.

Third round Iberdola Open leader board with Jose Maria Olazabal running high on emotion.

“I know if you play well, everything will come back but my goal is hit the ball well and if I can do that, results will come,” he said.

“I am aware of how I am feeling, and where am I but it is also complicated because feelings are not very good what with Seve, and my game is not yet where it should be.

“But tomorrow I will go out there and fight like every day.”