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Goydos takes lead with 70 at Sawgrass; Sorenstam in control at Kingsmill 
Photo: © Andy Lyons/Getty Images Paul Goydos has the lead at 7 under.
The Players: Paul Goydos captured the first 54 hole lead of his career with a 2-under-par 70 in Saturday's third round at The Players. Goydos jockeyed for position all day with Kenny Perry (72) and Sergio Garcia (73), who finished the day in second and third place respectively. Bernhard Langer's hopes for a victory took a hit after the veteran struggled through the third round with a 3-over-par 75 that included 7 bogeys.
Michelob ULTRA: Annika Sorenstam kept her three shot cushion after shooting a 69 in the third round on Saturday. Sorenstam bested Lorena Ochoa in the weekend showdown, as the Mexican star could only muster a third-round-74.
Italian Open: Hennie Otto beat a streaking Oliver Wilson by one shot after carding a 69 in the final round on Sunday. Wilson, who shot a 64 in the final round, Made things interesting for the South African, but Otto finally locked things up with a birdie on the 18th hole.
Check out this week's
"Buzz" which looks at the problems of John Daly and looks at Trevor Immelman's problems, Paula Creamer and Anthony Kim's victories. Also check out our exclusive performance charts of the The Players and the Michelob ULTRA Open
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Hennie Otto won the Italian Open by one stroke after shooting a 69 in the final round on Sunday. Read about it in our European Tour section. go to >>
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Denis Watson ended up with the FedEx Kinko's Classic trophy when Nick Price faltered. Read about it in our Champions Tour section. go to >>
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Annika Sorenstam has a three shot lead after shooting a 69 at the Michelob Ultra Open on Saturday. Read about the Michelob in our LPGA Tour section. go to >>
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May 11, 2008 5:39 am - The Oakland Tribune
Art Spander on how "common man" Paul Goydos has never really been common.
May 11, 2008 4:47 am - San Diego Union-Tribune
Tod Leonard on how the upcoming U.S. Open at Torrey Pines is sure to be torture.
May 11, 2008 2:35 am - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Furman Bisher on how the leaderboard seems to be changing with the wind at The Players this weekend.
May 11, 2008 1:25 am - Florida Times-Union
Garry Smits reports that 11 of 18 holes at TPC Sawgrass played shorter during the third round of The Players.
May 10, 2008 11:04 pm - ESPN
Jason Sobel on how Sergio Garcia is zeroing in on his biggest tournament win so far this weekend at The Players.
May 10, 2008 9:59 pm - The Washington Post
Leonard Shapiro on how the old hands have hung on so far at The Players.
May 10, 2008 8:49 pm - The New York Times
Larry Dorman on how Paul Goydos took an unlikely lead after the third round of The Players on Saturday.
May 10, 2008 7:26 pm - Guardian Unlimited
Robert Green on how the infamous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is sure to cause more than a few problems for those hopeful of a victory at The Players on Sunday.
May 10, 2008 7:20 pm - The Scotsman
John Huggan writes that Luke Donald is showing promise, but his elusive talent could not stay the course at The Players this weekend.
May 10, 2008 7:19 pm - The Scotsman
John Huggan with some examples of golf that are truly out of this world.
May 10, 2008 4:21 pm - The Times
Paul Forsyth on Bernhard Langer's resurgence at The Players this weekend.
Yesterday's Editors Picks
May 10, 2008 7:53 pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Furman Bisher on how age has played no role at The Players so far.
May 10, 2008 8:39 am - Baltimore Sun
Kevin Van Valkenburg on how golf provides a great forum for familial bonding.
May 10, 2008 6:58 am - Golf Digest
Tim Rosaforte's winners and losers from the second round of The Players.
May 10, 2008 5:39 am - Orlando Sentinel
Jeremy Fowler reports from the second round of The Players, where fast friends Boo Weekley and Anthony Kim sit in contention.
May 9, 2008 11:45 pm - The Globe and Mail
Lorne Rubenstein on how players are looking to handle the monstrous layout of the famed 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.
May 9, 2008 11:15 pm - The Virginian Pilot
Tom Robinson on how Juli Inkster is one of the rare 40-somethings who can hang with the young guns at the Michelob Ultra Open.
May 9, 2008 10:46 pm - The Washington Post
Leonard Shapiro reports from the second round of The Players, where Anthony Kim is poised for another run at the lead after two solid rounds at TPC Sawgrass.
May 9, 2008 9:50 pm - The New York Times
Larry Dorman on how experience reigned supreme in the second round of The Players on Friday.
May 9, 2008 7:29 pm - The Times
John Hopkins on how Bernhard Langer showed his vintage best in the second round of The Players on Friday.
May 9, 2008 7:27 pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Furman Bisher on whether or not Anthony Kim is Tiger Woods' next challenger.
May 9, 2008 7:24 pm - The Scotsman
Mike Aitken on how the talent of Carly Booth continues to blossom as she works towards becoming one of the stars of ladies' golf.
May 9, 2008 7:14 pm - Telegraph
Art Spander on how Kenny Perry turned back the clock to take the lead at The Players on Friday.
May 9, 2008 5:34 pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stan Awtrey on how the AT&T Classic is in danger of being downsized despite a strong history on tour.
May 9, 2008 3:44 pm - The Daily Mail
Derek Lawrenson on how Justin Rose missed the cut at the Players on Friday, prompting an emotional return to Royal Birkdale next week.
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