Conditions remain perfect for golf at Carnoustie this afternoon.

Sergio Garcia is leading by three strokes at nine under from Steve Stricker in the clubhouse at six under.

There is little in the conditions to suggest the leader should struggle on the way in particularly with excellent birdie opportunities at eleven, thirteen and fourteen.

The last four holes are playing at their easiest since the tournament began and only a severe attack of the nerves can stop Garcia from holding the overnight lead.

Here are the hole averages for the back nine so far today: