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Bjorn takes command at Dublin

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 2 (UPI) -- Thomas Bjorn shot a 3-under-par 69 Saturday and has a four-shot lead after three rounds of the European Open at Dublin, Ireland.

After 54 holes, Bjorn stands at 8-under-par 208, and leads Raphael Jacquelin of France, who finished with two birdies and an eagle for a 2-under 70. Jacquelin is tied for second place with Jonathan Lomas, who shot an even-par 72, at 4-under-par 212.

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Andrew Coltart, who shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday, is tied with Graeme Storm (74) at 2-under-par 214.

Jamie Donaldson, who shared the second-round lead with Bjorn, fell out of the lead after shooting a 3-over in his first two holes, then ended up with a 10-over-par 82 in round three. He dropped into a tie for 46th place.

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