Woods storms six ahead at Sherwood

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, hunting his eighth victory of the year, overcame two early bogeys to stretch his lead to six shots in the Target World Challenge third round on Saturday.

Four ahead of the pack overnight, the world number one fired a five-under-par 67 at Sherwood Country Club for an 18-under total of 198.

Although not matching his blistering form of Friday when he set a course-record 62, he carded seven birdies in pursuit of his fourth title in the tournament he hosts.

Playing partner Jim Furyk, three off the pace for much of the day, slipped back with a double-bogey at the par-three 15th on his way to a 69 and second place.

Masters champion Zach Johnson also carded a 69 to lie third at 11 under, one ahead of Swede Henrik Stenson who fired a best-of-the-day 65.

Woods, playing his first tournament since the Presidents Cup in September, reeled off four birdies and two bogeys to reach the turn in two-under 34.

On a second successive day of calm weather, the 13-times major winner enjoyed a slice of good fortune with his drive at the par-five second.

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