Heavy rain has delayed the third round of the BMW International Open in Munich this morning.

Peter Lawrie will start just 4 shots off the lead when the play resumes.

He's on 8-under par and in a tie for 11th place, behind the elader, Ernie Els who is on -12.

The South African holds the out-right lead from 12-under par.

David Higgins and Shane Lowry will start their rounds from 6-under.