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Gimp Can't Hold Tiger Back

Posted Jun 15, 08 10:26 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Phil Mickelson is out of the picture, and Rocco Mediate doesn't worry Tiger Woods much. For most of the US Open's third round yesterday, Tiger's biggest threat was his own left knee, Golf.com reports. The knee would send his tee shots flaring off the fairway, and then Woods would muster up a spectacular answering shot to secure eagle.

Tiger's turning point, the 13th green, saw him sink a 75-foot putt. On the 17th hole, a set-up shot from the rough one-hopped into the cup for birdie, causing Woods to eschew his usual fist pump for a sheepish "You've gotta be kidding me." A 40-foot eagle putt topped off his turnaround day.

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Security personnel hold back spectators after Tiger Woods hit his ball off the 14th fairway during the third round of the US Open championship.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tiger Woods celebrates after making an eagle on the 13th hole during the third round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, June 14, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tiger Woods tees off on the 17th hole during the third round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, June 14, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tiger Woods urges on his putt on the 10th hole as he comes short of the cup during the third round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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