Former champion John Senden hit a course record equalling nine-under-par 63 to outshine Jason Day and a slumping Tiger Woods and take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Australian Open Saturday. Overnight leader Woods, looking to revitalize his career after two years blighted by personal problems and injury, opened the day with three successive bogeys on his way to a 75. Senden, who won his home Open in 2006, carded an eagle and seven birdies – the last with a brilliant 30-foot putt at the 18th – to stand on 12-under for the tournament. Day, Australia's top ranked golfer at No. 7 in the world, celebrated his 24th birthday with a round of 68 to stand a shot further back in second place. Australian Greg Chalmers was third on 10-under after a 67, a shot better than compatriot Nick O'Hern (66) and American Nick Watney (68), who shared fourth. The putter deserted 14-time major winner Woods as he foraged for birdies to stay in touch with the leaders in the middle of his round and an errant drive at the 11th had him slashing at the ground in frustration. A bogey at that hole and another at the 12th after a foray into a bunker were mitigated by a birdie at the 14th but he finished the day six shots off the pace in a share of eighth. Rain hits Singapore Open Lightning storms and heavy rain washed out play at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open Saturday in a blow for fans and organizers of the event, which is facing strong regional competition. Play was suspended at 11:50 A.M. (0350 GMT) and officials finally cancelled the day's competition nearly five hours later, slashing the tournament from 72 to 54 holes in a bid to finish on schedule Sunday. The third round will resume at 7:30 A.M. on Sunday with Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano sitting on a three-shot lead from Englishman James Morrison and Edoardo Molinari of Italy. Inkster, Nordqvist lead Hall of Famer Juli Inkster shot a 3
