Overview
- Padraig Harrington, Stewart Cink and Mark Hensby each carded a 2-under 68 in the third round to remain tied at 8-under 202 after 54 holes
- Harrington’s 20-yard chip-in on the 18th salvaged a 68 and secured his place in the final grouping on Sunday
- Stewart Cink recovered from a misread that led to a bogey at the 16th and closed with pars for a 68 despite a lightning delay
- Mark Hensby produced four birdies and an eagle at the par-5 ninth to record his 19th birdie of the week and stay level with the leaders
- Thomas Bjorn’s 66 left him one stroke behind as the closest challenger entering the final round