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B. Wadkins, Nielsen share Tradition lead

ALOHA, Ore., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Bobby Wadkins had three bogeys but shot a 1-under 71 Saturday for a share of the lead with Lonnie Nielsen at the Jeld-Wen Tradition Saturday in Aloha, Ore.

Wadkins led by as many as four strokes during the front nine, and finished the round with a three-putt bogey to head into the final round at 11-under 205.

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Nielsen shot a bogey-free, 4-under 68 Saturday with three birdies on the back nine.

Defending champion Loren Roberts (68) was one stroke behind the leaders at 10-under 206.

Tom Jenkins (70), who briefly shared the lead on the back nine, bogeyed his final two holes to finish at 8-under 208. He shares fourth place with Tom Kite, who also shot 70 in round three.

Wadkins won the Senior Players Championship earlier this year.

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