 Woods is on the brink of victory |
Tiger Woods stretched his Western Open lead to six strokes after shooting a sizzling 65 at Lemont, Illinois. The world number one compiled eight birdies, an eagle and three bogeys on Saturday to finish on an 18-under-par total of 198 for the tournament.
Australia's Robert Allenby birdied the 18th to join Cliff Kresge on 12-under 204, while 2002 PGA champion Rich Beem fired a 65 to move into fourth place on 205.
WESTERN OPEN LEADERBOARD 198: Tiger Woods 204: Robert Allenby, Cliff Kresge 205: Rich Beem |
US Masters holder Mike Weir of Canada, defending champion Jerry Kelly and Glen Day share fifth place on 206.
Woods began the day with a one-shot lead over American rival David Toms, who stumbled to a two-over 74 and dropped 10 strokes back.
"I've always enjoyed being ahead," said Woods after his round.
"If you are ahead and make a couple of mistakes, at least you have that lead and the cushion to right the ship and you can still win the tournament.
"If I get off to a good start tomorrow, then I can play conservative coming home."
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