LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods was two shots back of co-leaders Brandt Snedeker and Andrew Buckle going into Sunday's final round of the Buick Invitational.
PGA Tour rookies, and former Nationwide Tour players, Snedeker and Buckle were at 11-under 205.
Snedeker, who has led since his first-round 61 tied a course record, had a 2-over 74 Saturday while Buckle posted a 4-under 68.
Kevin Sutherland birdied his final hole Saturday to record a 70-206, one shot behind the leaders.
Woods missed a lot of fairways and greens, but still had a 3-under 69 to tie for fourth place with three others at 9-under 207.
"Things have gotten better each day and I've put myself in contention," Woods said.
Woods is playing for his third straight Buick Invitational win and fifth overall. He has won six straight PGA Tour starts dating back to last year's British Open.
