American Stricker zooms past Choi to lead PGA Barclays

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2007

HARRISON, United States (AFP) — Steve Stricker, who hasn't won a PGA Tour event since 2001, rolled in five birdies through eight holes Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over K.J. Choi at the PGA Barclays event.

American Stricker vaulted past South Korea's Choi with a six-under 65 to take the 54-hole lead.

"One of these times, it's going to come out in my favour," Stricker said. "I haven't been beating myself up about not winning any of those events, but obviously, I would like to win.

"It's been a long time since I've won, and I'm just going to try to bring as many positive thoughts to the table tomorrow as I can."

Choi is still in the hunt after carding a one-under 70 in the third round at the Westchester County Club course.

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