Ian Woosnam is eyeing a top 10 finish at the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship after finally clicking into gear at Slaley Hall.
The Welsh star wheedled out the gremlins in his swing to surge up the leaderboard with an impressive one under par third round 71 in still difficult conditions at the Northumbrian resort.
"It's amazing how far that will jump me up the leaderboard," said the former Masters champion who appeared to be well out of the reckoning after carding opening rounds of 79 and 76.
"It will probably put me in the top 20 and if I have another good round I'll finish in the top 10.
"I played a bit better today and I think I've sorted something out over the last few holes so hopefully I can see if do a low one tomorrow. I've got to keep my shoulders going through the ball, I've been leaning into it and that can happen when you're on the soft ground."
Woosnam, who began the day in a share of 44th place after making the cut on 11 over par, shrugged off bogeys on the 1st and 5th holes to go out in level par with birdies on the 2nd and 7th while another at 11 helped him return in 35 strokes.
Australian Noel Ratcliffe also threatened to move into contention with four birdies in 11 holes but three dropped shots on 13 and 14 halted his charge.
The leaders Ross Drummond and Spain's Juan Quiros began their third rounds at level par for the championship.