Billy Andrade, champion here in 1998, led a pack of players two shots behind at 66 that included Neal Lancaster, Greg Chalmers and Sweden's Per-Ulrik Johansson.

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Woods, who had a share of top spot after an opening six-under 66, produced an unspectacular but effective round of 68 to move to 10-under overall, three clear of Australia's James Nitties and Greg Chalmers and compatriot Jason Dufner, who was the best of the early tee-offs with a 67.

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