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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Tiger Woods put himself in position to win his second straight tournament Saturday, and this one would leave little doubt about which direction his game is going.
He finally won two months ago against an 18-man field in California.
On Saturday, against the strongest field golf has seen in at least three months, Woods shot a 6-under 66 for a share of the lead with Robert Rock going into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
Woods has a 55-8 record worldwide when he has at least a share of the lead going into the final round, and a win would be the first time since August 2009 that he has won consecutive starts.
Woods traded drama for consistency, racking up six birdies in a bogey-free round.
Farmers Insurance Open
Kyle Stanley overpowered Torrey Pines to open a five-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego.
About the only regret for Stanley was missing a 4-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have broken the 54-hole tournament record set by Tiger Woods in 1998, before Rees Jones beefed up the South Course for the 2008 U.S. Open. Stanley still managed a 4-under 68, a spot alongside Woods in the record book at 18-under 198 and great position for his first victory.
John Huh and John Rollins each had 68 and were at 13-under 203.
Leaderboard
Abu Dhabi Championship
Tiger Woods -11
Robert Rock -11
Peter Hanson -9
Francesco Molinari -9
Rory McIlroy -9
Paul Lawrie -9