Jim Furyk opens 3-shot lead in Canadian Open

Jim Furyk, of the United States, waves to the crowd after putting on the 16th green during the third round of play at the Canadian Open golf championship in Montreal on Saturday, July 26, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson) Jim Furyk, of the United States, waves to the crowd after putting on the 16th green during the third round of play at the Canadian Open golf championship in Montreal on Saturday, July 26, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

By Associated Press July 26, 2014 1 min read

MONTREAL (AP) – Jim Furyk moved into position for his third Canadian Open victory, shooting a 5-under 65 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at Royal Montreal.

The 44-year-old Furyk, the 2006 winner at Hamilton and 2007 champion at Angus Glen, had a 15-under 195 total after opening with rounds of 67 and 63. He won the last of his 16 PGA Tour titles in 2010.

South Africa’s Tim Clark was second after a 64 on the tree-lined Blue Course. Kyle Stanley had a 68 to reach 10 under, and Jamie Lovemark was another stroke back after a 67.

Graham DeLaet, trying to become the first Canadian winner in the event in 60 years, was tied for fifth at 8 under after a 70.