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Snedeker races ahead after Mahan withdraws

Hunter Mahan gave up the lead in the Canadian Open when his wife went into labor before Brandt Snedeker grabbed the top spot a few hours later on Saturday.

 

Mahan was 13 under after two rounds when he got a call before he was scheduled to tee off on Saturday saying wife Kandi had gone into labor.

 

The American rushed to the airport for a flight to Texas.

 

“I received exciting news a short time ago that my wife Kandi has gone into labor with our first child,” Mahan said.

 

“Kandi and I are thrilled about the addition to the Mahan family and we look forward to returning to the RBC Canadian Open in the coming years.”

 

Snedeker had a 9-under 63 at Glen Abbey to take the lead after the rain-delayed third round. He won the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in February for his fifth PGA Tour victory.

 

“I know how to handle it and I know what to expect tomorrow especially on a golf course like this,” Snedeker said. “I’m not too concerned about my number right now. I know what I have to do tomorrow.”

 

The 2012 FedExCup champion had nine birdies in a bogey-free round. “I knew I had a chance if I could keep the momentum going after the first six holes and I could really ride it out and do something special today,” Snedeker said.

 

There was an 80-minute delay because of showers and lightning. Sweden’s David Lingmerth was a stroke back after a 65, and Matt Kuchar and Jason Bohn were 12 under. Kuchar had a 64, and Bohn shot 66.

 

Dustin Johnson also shot 63 for a share of fifth at 11 under with John Merrick (72), Greg Owen (67), Charley Hoffman (67) and Kyle Stanley (66). Merrick declined to playoff alongside a non-scoring marker.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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