A record third round for Dustin Johnson this Saturday in Augusta gives the American a serious option for a second Major title victory on Sunday. Posting again a superb 65 (-7), without any errors. The world No. 1 has taken off and is now four strokes ahead of his pursuers.

Tour Championship: Dustin Johnson takes the lead

Dustin Johnson - Photo: DR

By signing for the second time in three rounds a card of 65 (-7) without the slightest bogey, Dustin Johnson is in a position to sign his second Major title after the US Open 2016 - Record broken on 54 holes at Augusta (Tiger Woods to -14 in 1997). - This time the winner of the 2016 US Open seems untouchable with perfect control, taking 47 greens out of 54 holes in regulation. The American offers himself the opportunity to don for the first time the green jacket promised to the winner of the Masters.

Thanks to a score of 200 (-16), the world n ° 1 has four lengths ahead of a trio of pursuers made up of South Korean Sungjae Im, Mexican Abraham Ancer and Australian Cameron Smith. South African Dylan Frittelli.

Tiger Woods, the defending champion forced to complete his 2nd round this morning, finished his 3rd round with back problems after 25 holes in the par (72). “Yes, my back is sore, logical with this kind of day,” conceded the Tiger.

Victor Perez, who has already succeeded in his Masters, was much less precise this Saturday with a card of 76 (+4), and will try to finish on a good note to get a nice place of honor.

 

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