Goosen extends lead at Nedbank Challenge
By Associated Press
SUN CITY, South Africa – Retief Goosen extended his lead at the Nedbank Challenge after shooting a 5-under 67 in the third round Saturday to sit two shots clear of Robert Allenby and Angel Cabrera.
Goosen missed a couple of easy birdie putts but holed a 25-footer from the fringe for an eagle on the ninth. He added three birdies to sit at 12-under 204.
Allenby and Cabrera both shot a 68.
Rory McIlroy, who struggled during the first two days, withdrew before the third round with a stomach ailment.
Nick Watney of the United States had the best round of the tournament, equaling the course record with a 9-under 63. Watney had a flawless round with nine birdies, but is still five shots behind Goosen in a tie for sixth with Tim Clark.
Ross Fisher of England shot a 66 to climb into a tie for fourth with defending champion Henrik Stenson of Sweden, who missed a number of easy putts and settled for a 70.
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stub on 12/05/2009, at 10:47 AM EST
“ Poor Rory...not used to the food there apparantly..wait until he does all that jet setting next year, if he thinks his stomach is upset now...Good to see the Goose playing well again, altho it looks like his putter is still a bit suspect, having missed the short ones..hope he can keep it going and get the W, so his confidence comes back...STUB”