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Mickelson in a close race at HSBC Champions, but not with Woods
By: DOUG FERGUSON
Associated Press
11/07/09 9:50 PM PST
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| Phil Mickelson tees off at the 5th tee during the third round of the 2009 HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The American lefty shot a 67 on Saturday and grabbed lead with 14-under 202. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) (AP) |
SHANGHAI — Phil Mickelson is clinging to a one-shot lead at the turn of the HSBC Champions, but not over Tiger Woods.
In a shocking meltdown Sunday, Woods fell as many as six shots behind his chief rival and did not make a birdie until the ninth hole, giving him a 39 on the front nine of Sheshan International.
Mickelson had a one-shot lead over Ernie Els, who started the final round seven shots out of the lead, and Ryan Moore. Nick Watney was another shot behind.
Woods missed a 4-foot birdie putt on the second hole, then hit into the water on the fourth. He was furious with a camera that went off in his swing on the seventh, leading to a bogey.
