Woods leads by three in Japan

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods shot a 5-under 65 Thursday and built a three-shot advantage after the opening round of the Dunlop Phoenix.

Woods is looking for his first victory since last February.

Kaname Yokoo of Japan was alone in second at 68 while Hideto Tanihara, Kim Jong-duk and Craig Parry were tied for third at 69.

The tournament's opening round was played during a steady rain, but Woods played a bogey-free round. His day was highlighted by a chip-in from 50 feet for a birdie at the par-4 14th.