Foster, Morrison tied at Open de France

PARIS, July 2 (UPI) -- Mark Forster shot 68 for the third consecutive day Saturday to grab a share of the lead at the Open de France in Paris.

Foster's three-under round moved him into a tie with fellow Brit James Morrison, who maintained his lead despite struggling to one-over par 72 for the day and nine-under 204 for the tournament.

Richie Ramsey of Scotland held third place at eight-under. Thomas Levet of France and Germany's Martin Kaymer, the No. 4 in the world, were tied for fourth at six-under.

Foster had five birdies to offset five bogeys and hit 13 greens in regulation. Morrison stumbled early with a double-bogey on the second hole. He had four birdies on the back nine before a double bogey on 17 and bogey on 19.