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Tiger Builds Huge Buick Lead

Posted Jan 26, 08 7:47 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Justin Leonard said it best after his 65 today moved him into a tie for fourth at the Buick Invitational. "There's two tournaments going on. I'm going to try to win the tournament that Tiger's not playing." Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 66 to take an eight-shot lead going into tomorrow's final round, reports the Associated Press.

Woods' lead is the largest 54-hole PGA margin since Phil Mickelson in the 2006 BellSouth Classic. Woods is going for his fourth straight Buick title and his sixth overall. Stewart Cink shot a 69 to hold on to second place. The final round is scheduled for tomorrow, but rain is forecast. The round would be moved to Monday if it is unplayable.

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Tiger Woods reacts to just missing a birdie putt of the eighth hole during the third round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Saturday Jan. 26, 2008 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)   (Associated Press)
Tiger Woods blast from the bunker on the 12th hole during the third round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Saturday Jan. 26, 2008 in San Diego. Woods saved his par. (AP Photo/Chris Park)   (Associated Press)
Golfer Joe Durant smiles after being asked if there should be a surrender rule on the PGA Tour after the third round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament where Tiger Woods holds an 8 shot lead Saturday...   (Associated Press)
Tiger Woods reacts to just missing a birdie putt on the 7th hole during the third round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Saturday Jan. 26, 2008 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)   (Associated Press)
Elin Woods, wife of Tiger Woods, is bundled up for her walk around the Torrey Pines South Course where her husband is playing in the third round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Saturday Jan....   (Associated Press)
Tiger Woods chips for eagle on the 18th hole during the third round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Saturday Jan. 26, 2008 in San Diego. Woods settled for a birdie and an 18-under-par total...   (Associated Press)
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