31 July 2005

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Golf: Vijay Singh takes over Buick lead in duel with Tiger Woods
GRAND BLANC, Michigan - Vijay Singh tied a course record for lowest front-nine score en route to a nine-under-par 63 and a five-shot lead over Zach Johnson after the third round of the US$4.6 million PGA Buick Open.

A 63 Puts Singh in Command at Buick Open
When the world's top two golfers were introduced on the first tee, a packed gallery politely clapped for Vijay Singh and roared for Tiger Woods. By the time they walked to the Buick Open's fifth tee, fired-up fans expecting to catch a glimpse of a showdown gasped as the standard bearer showed Singh's one-stroke lead had turned into a seven-shot bulge over Woods.

Singh Leads Buick Open in Record Fashion
Vijay Singh quickly turned a showdown between the world's top two golfers into a rout. Singh started the third round of the Buick Open one stroke ahead of Tiger Woods, then birdied the first three holes while Woods bogeyed Nos. 2-4. Singh matched the tournament record of 7 under on the front nine and closed with a 63 Saturday, matching the event's 54-hole record of 22-under 194.

Singh leads into final round
it was Singh's turn to shine on Saturday with a sizzling 63. GRAND BLANC, Michigan (Reuters) -- Holder Vijay Singh carded a sizzling nine-under 63 to take a commanding five-shot lead into the final round at the Buick Open on Saturday as Tiger Woods faded then got back into contention.

Singh sets Buick Open 54-hole record at 22 under
Vijay Singh started the third round of the Buick Open one stroke ahead of Tiger Woods, then birdied the first three holes while Woods bogeyed Nos. 2-4. Singh closed with a 63 Saturday for a tournament 54-hole record of 22 under for a five-shot lead. Woods finished with a 70 and sits in a tie for fourth place at 14 under.

Woods back after 'special round'
TIGER Woods went from being in danger of missing the cut to jumping into contention with one of the best rounds of his career. Woods shot an 11-under 61 in the second round of the Buick Open, matching his best pro score and the tournament record.

Singh sizzles but Woods stalls at Buick Open
Holder Vijay Singh was seven-under midway through the third round of the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Michigan Saturday, seizing control of the leaderboard while Tiger Woods faltered.

Singh matches Buick Open 54-hole record at 22-under
GRAND BLANC, Mich. - When the world's top two golfers were introduced on the first tee, a packed gallery politely clapped for Vijay Singh and roared for Tiger Woods.

Sunday, July 31, 2005