04-Dec-2011
The News
THOUSAND OAKS, California: Tournament host Tiger Woods had two eagles in a five-under 67 on Friday to seize a three-shot halfway lead in the Chevron World Challenge.
Woods, the 14-time major champion who is seeking his first victory in more than two years, had a 36-hole total of eight-under par 136.
Overnight leader K J Choi and American Matt Kuchar shared second on 139. Zach Johnson and Hunter Mahan were tied on 140, Johnson carding a 67 and Mahan a 68.
South Korea’s Choi started the day with a three-shot lead and managed to keep his nose in front for much of the day. He was undone, however, by a quadruple-bogey seven on the par-three 15th.
Choi managed to bounce back with a birdie at the par-five 16th, his one-over 73 good enough for a share of second after Kuchar bogeyed 18 for a five-under 67.
The biggest blot on Woods’ card was his own double-bogey on 15, where he was in the water off the tee. He eagled two par-fives, the second and the 11th, and had five birdies and two bogeys. Woods’ position atop the leaderboard marks his second successive stroke-play start in which he has led heading into the weekend. He also topped the leaderboard after 36 holes at the Australian Open last month, eventually finishing third behind Greg Chalmers. |
