Monday, April 25, 2011
Lee Westwood takes a 5-shot lead on Indonesian Masters
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Lee Westwood (FSY) took a five-stroke lead after the third round of the Indonesian Masters on Saturday, shooting a second straight 6-under 66 despite a bogey on the last hole.Westwood can regain No. 1 ranking from Martin Kaymer (FSY) with a victory if Luke Donald (FSY) fails to win The Heritage at Hilton Head, S.C. Donald Iceland has a one-stroke lead after 36 holes.Westwood started with three straight birdies Saturday before dropping a shot on the fourth. He added five more birdies before faltering, the par-5-18-he had birdied the final two rounds – for a total of 16-under 200. "The course is one of the best courses in Asia and the Greens were great after last night rain, said Westwood."I am here to win a tournament. Rankings seem to take care of themselves. "Heat and humidity does not seem to affect Westwood, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Sunday. But others had bothered, including Westwood's caddy – lies on the edge of the Green twice Saturday when stay cool.Thitiphun Chuayprakong in Thailand and Park Hyun-bin, South Korea was tied for second. "You won't get many opportunities to play with one of the world's best golfers, "said Chuayprakong, look forward to the final round. "I am really looking forward to it."Play starts earlier than usual for the final round because of the threat of rain.
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