NORTH Yorkshire's king of swing Simon Dyson was poised to make a major impact in the second half of the Dunhill Championship in Johannesburg today.

Dyson entered today's critical third round on six under-par after he fired a steady two-under 70 yesterday to add to his opening round of 68.

The second round was heading for a break-even total after five birdies were cancelled out by a nap hand of dropped shots.

But then Dyson salvaged the round with a glorious eagle three on the 511-yard par five 17th hole to provide him with a splendid flourish.

Now the Malton and Norton Golf Club ace was hoping to use that impetus to make a concerted challenge over the weekend in what is the second event in this year's the European Tour calendar.

Wales' Bradley Dredge was the overnight leader with an 11-under 133 after rounds of 65 and 68.

Updated: 12:13 Saturday, January 18, 2003