LONGKOU, Shandong province - New Zealand's Michael Long and Australian Scott Laycock, drawing upon their vast experience, took a share of the third-round lead at the Nanshan China Masters on Saturday.

Long, the second-round leader, carded a 3-under-par 69 to move to 10-under for the tournament and was joined by Laycock, who fired a 68.

They lead by a shot from Australian Craig Hancock, who shot a 66 at Nanshan International Golf Club's Danling Cuiyuan Course. The $1 million tournament is the fifth event of the OneAsia season.