Goosen shoots 64 to take 1-shot lead in Portugal

Saturday, October 17, 2009

South Africa's Retief Goosen tees off at the start of the third round of the Portugal Masters golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at the Victoria golf course in Vilamoura, in southern Portugal's Algarve region. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

VILAMOURA, Portugal (AP) Retief Goosen of South Africa has shot an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Portugal Masters.

The two-time U.S. Open winner was at 20-under 196 after seven birdies and an eagle on Saturday.

Overnight leader Francesco Molinari of Italy was in second after a 68. Lee Westwood (66) of England was at 199 and Pablo Martin (68) of Spain was another shot back.

Padraig Harrington (71) of Ireland was six shots off the pace.

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