Els, who had started his round at the 10th, played his last five holes in three under with a birdie at the par-four fifth, another one at the tricky par-three sixth, and an eagle three at the long seventh.

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Britain's Graeme McDowell, who moved up to 14th after a third-round 67, had a remarkable outward nine, with four bogeys and two birdies, and also took five at the par-three 16th to finish with a 76 for a share of 32nd.

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Both finished with closing birdies on the par-five 18th to reach 12 under, Woods finishing strongly with three birdies on the final four holes.

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