Choi has 3-shot lead over Woods
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December 3, 2011, Saturday
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K.J. Choi birdied his opening five holes then held on in 48kph gusts for a 6-under 66 that gave him a three-shot lead over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker at the Chevron World Challenge on Thursday.
Woods looked as good as he did in Australia, making his fourth birdie with a 3-iron to an elevated green on the par-5 fifth that covered the flag in the foothills of Sherwood Country Club in California.
Choi, Woods and Stricker were the only players to break 70 in the 18-man field in the final official event in America this year.
"Anything under par is a good day today with the wind up," said Woods, a four-time winner of this event and the tournament host. "If the wind stayed down, you're going to have to shoot probably 68 or below for it to be a good score."
Five of the six players who broke par - Jim Furyk, Nick Watney and Rickie Fowler were at 71 - had most recently played at blustery Royal Melbourne in the Presidents Cup.
Choi figures he had even a greater advantage. He lives in Dallas.
"I was used to playing in the windy conditions, not only playing in Melbourne, but also living in Dallas, where there's 20- to 30-mile wind every other day," Choi said.
Jason Day was among the leaders until the wind gobbled up his approach on the par-5 16th, leading to double bogey.
Woods looked as good as he did in Australia, making his fourth birdie with a 3-iron to an elevated green on the par-5 fifth that covered the flag in the foothills of Sherwood Country Club in California.
Choi, Woods and Stricker were the only players to break 70 in the 18-man field in the final official event in America this year.
"Anything under par is a good day today with the wind up," said Woods, a four-time winner of this event and the tournament host. "If the wind stayed down, you're going to have to shoot probably 68 or below for it to be a good score."
Five of the six players who broke par - Jim Furyk, Nick Watney and Rickie Fowler were at 71 - had most recently played at blustery Royal Melbourne in the Presidents Cup.
Choi figures he had even a greater advantage. He lives in Dallas.
"I was used to playing in the windy conditions, not only playing in Melbourne, but also living in Dallas, where there's 20- to 30-mile wind every other day," Choi said.
Jason Day was among the leaders until the wind gobbled up his approach on the par-5 16th, leading to double bogey.
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