It's an artificial rivalry that has fallen apart in the past under the weight of Woods' talent and Duval's sullenness. But here comes the showdown again, uneven as it seems. If Woods shoots his average score for the year, which is about 68, Duval would have to shoot 62 just to tie. He shot 66 on Saturday. David and I are great friends.
Woods normally closes the deal.
Of the 18 times he has led going into the final round during his pro career, he has won 16 times. The current lead ties for the third largest he has had going into a Sunday round. The field tried to offer some resistance Saturday, it really did. Woods started the day with a three-stroke lead, but others took turns whittling at it. With Woods approaching the green at No. 8, Ernie Els registered a birdie to get to 10-under at the 10th hole, one stroke off the lead.