Runaway leader Woods wary of tricky Sherwood layout

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Tiger Woods is overwhelming favorite to win his eighth title of the year at the Target World Challenge but wary of a Sherwood Country Club layout where danger lurks on virtually every hole.

"You can make some mistakes out there pretty quickly and pay a price for it," the world number one told reporters after stretching his overnight lead to six strokes with a five-under-par 67 in Saturday's third round.

"I can only take care of my responsibility, go out there and play. Hopefully, a clean round of golf and not give any shots back, not let these guys back in the tournament.

"I still need to go out there, make a couple of birdies and stay away from any mistakes."

Woods has not lost a tournament since turning professional in 1996 when leading by more than a stroke after 54 holes.

On the PGA Tour, the 13-times major champion has triumphed 41 times out of 44 when holding at least a share of the lead going into the final round.

Although comfortably ahead of the chasing pack, Woods has great respect for his closest challengers, former major winners Jim Furyk and Zach Johnson.

Furyk lies second after carding a 69 and fellow American Johnson is a further stroke back in third at 11 under, also after a 69.