Woods racks up 68th tour victory

BETHESDA, Md., July 5 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods shot a 3-under-par 67 Sunday and won his own tournament, the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland.

The win was Woods's 68th on the PGA Tour, by far the most of any active player. Only Sam Snead (82 wins) and Jack Nicklaus (73) are ahead of Woods on the all-time list.

The world's top-ranked golfer finished at 13-under 267 for a one-shot advantage over Hunter Mahan, who closed with an 8-under 62.

Anthony Kim (71), the 2008 AT&T champion, finished third, four strokes behind Woods.

Bryce Molder (68) was fourth at 272 and U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover (70) and Brandt Snedeker (67) tied for fifth at 273.

Woods, who created the tournament in 2007 and serves as its host, rolled in a 20-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole to take the lead for good.

Woods said the goals of the tournament are to benefit children and honor the military. He credited his late father, Earl Woods, with inspiring him to help others.

"This is a dream that he and I had of having an event where we could spread the word of what we're trying to do for kids as well as honor the military," Woods said. "It's come together in three years. Absolutely incredible."

Woods, who received a first-place check of more than $1.1 million, has won three tournaments this year.