LA JOLLA, Calif., June 14 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods, playing with a sore knee, had two eagles and a birdie over the last six holes Saturday to storm into the lead at the U.S, Open.
Woods wound up with a 1-under 70 for the day and a 3-under 210 for a one-stroke lead after three rounds.
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Lee Westwood also shot a 70 and was in second place at 2-under 211. Rocco Mediate (72) and Geoff Ogilvy (72) were another shot back at 212.
Woods made a 70-foot downhill eagle putt with six feet of break on the 13th hole. Three holes later his chip-shot from the rough bounced once, hit the flag stick and dropped into the cup for a birdie. Another eagle putt fell at the 18th hole.
Woods will be seeking his 14th major championship and third U.S. Open title Sunday.
