Miguel Angel Jimenez made seven birdies in Round 3 of the Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie to fly up the leaderboard and take over the top spot going into the final round.

The 52-year-old Spaniard began the day in 10th, but finished Saturday with a 65 and came a missed a six-foot putt on the 18th hole from a course record.

Jimenez now holds a four-shot lead over Joe Durant, Wes Short, Paul Broadhurst, and Tom Byrum.