A third round of 64, the best of the day at the Black Creek Mountain Club in Chattanooga in Tennessee, has moved Peter within five shots of John Mallinger's lead at the Chidren's Hospital Classic.

A stretch of eight birdies in eleven holes was interrupted by just one bogey and a birdie at his final hole of the day capped off a round which saw him move from 27th to share 5th position heading into tomorrow's final round.

There had been evidence during Friday's second round that things were on the improve. "I played really well and actually hit a truckload of really good putts that didn't go in but hopefully they will today," said Peter before he headed for today's round.

The round was Peter's best of the year and follows some encouraging signs in recent weeks.

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