Vegas, Woodland share Hope lead
LA QUINTA, Calif. - Jhonattan Vegas birdied the final five holes Saturday to rejoin Gary Woodland atop the Bob Hope Classic leader board for the second straight day.
LA QUINTA, Calif. - Jhonattan Vegas birdied the final five holes Saturday to rejoin Gary Woodland atop the Bob Hope Classic leader board for the second straight day.
Vegas shot a 6-under 66 on the La Quinta course to match Woodland at 24 under. Woodland had a 66 in postcard-perfect weather on the Palmer Private course in the PGA Tour's only five-day, four-course event.
Scotland's Martin Laird (66) was two strokes back, and defending champion Bill Haas joined three contenders in fourth place with a 10-under 62 on the generous Palmer course.
European Tour
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Defending champion Martin Kaymer extended his lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship to 5 strokes over Rory McIlroy after shooting a 6-under 66 in the third round on Saturday.
Kaymer, the 2010 PGA Championship winner, birdied three of his last four holes to total 18-under 198 at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
McIlroy finished birdie-eagle for a 65 to move into second place.
Padraig Harrington, a three-time major winner, was disqualified Friday for signing an incorrect scorecard.