TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

HOUP2001110303 - 03 NOVEMBER 2001 - HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA: Scott Verplank chips onto the 17th green during third round action at the Tour Championship being played in Houston, Texas, November 3, 2001. Verplank shot a 3 under par 68 to take a 1 shot lead at 13 strokes under par into the final round on Sunday. rlw/jm/Joe Miitchell UPI