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Article: Tiger Takes Command
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- Article date:
- September 15, 2007
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ATLANTA - Tiger Woods never liked tournaments where birdies were required simply to keep up. He managed just fine Saturday at the Tour Championship, where a 6-under 64 only allowed him to keep his three-shot margin at the pushover known as East Lake.
Even after a week of low scoring because of soft, slow greens, the third round was mystifying.
"I can't remember too many golf courses that have been easier than this one," Woods said.
Zach Johnson flirted with a 59 until he hit into a bunker on the par-3 18th hole and had to settle for a par and a course-record 60. Mark Calcavecchia shot a 63 and only picked up one shot on the world's No. 1 player.
Woods was watching and laughing from ...