Perry likes moving day

Posted by Mike Whitmer, Globe Staff September 26, 2009 11:36 AM

The rain has held off so far and low scores are out there, creating a new look to the third-round leaderboard at the Tour Championship. Because of inclement weather that's expected this afternoon, tee times have been moved up (television coverage will come on at the regularly scheduled time, and shown on a tape delay; if there are no weather delays, play is expected to finish by 2:30 p.m.).

Kenny Perry birdied his first four holes, and he's passed Tiger Woods at 6 under par to take a one-shot lead. Perry has played eight holes, Woods seven. Woods began with a one-shot lead, but just bogeyed the seventh to fall out of a tie with Perry. Sean O'Hair and Padraig Harrington are tied for third, two shots back at 4 under.

Overnight rain and generous pin placements have left East Lake Golf Club slightly vunerable today. Geoff Ogilvy took full advantage, starting the third round in dead last but shooting a tournament-low 64. His playing companion, PGA champion Y.E. Yang, shot 66. Steve Stricker is 4 under on his round, Steve Marino 3 under, and Phil Mickelson 2 under.

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