Day likes his chances

JASON Day insists it won’t take a miracle to reel in 54hole leader Paul Casey, with wild weather forecast to continue for the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro Am.

Day fell six shots behind Casey during yesterday’s third round as heavy rain and strong winds lashed California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Playing alongside two amateurs per the event’s format, Day’s round took six hours, with his group taking 45 minutes to complete the par-5 second while officials swept pools of water off the green.

Despite the conditions, former world No.1 Day failed to capitalise on superb ballstriking. He found 10 of 14 fairways and 14 of 18 greens in regulation but missed several short birdie putts to post an even-par 72 and a nine-under total.

England veteran Casey shot an impressive 67 at the difficult Spyglass Hill course to climb to 15-under the card, earning a three-shot lead over Phil Mickelson (70).

Former US Open winner Lucas Glover (70) and fellow American Scott Piercy (69) shared third at 11-under.

With heavy rain and winds up to 25km/h predicted, Day said he was still a good chance to steal victory.

“I don’t have to do anything crazy tomorrow to win the tournament, I would say,” Day said.

“Conditions are going to be tough. I know I can get out early and post a number.”