Rasmus Hojgaard had his patience tested as he ground out a one-shot lead at the Danish Golf Championship.

The home favourite lead by two heading into Saturday's third round, but he was soon overtaken by playing partner Marco Penge when he bogeyed the second and the Englishman birdied the fifth and sixth.

Hojgaard birdied the eighth to return to 12 under, but Penge also picked up a shot at the same hole to remain one ahead.

Penge bogeyed the 11th to slip back and when Hojgaard nervelessly birdied the 17th, the Dane was in the lead on his own.

The 24-year-old, who won this event in 2023, was forced to chip on to the 17th fairway following an errant tee shot at the last, but somehow saved par to remain in front at 13 under, with Penge in close quarters at Fureso Golf Klub.

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