Tiger Woods is bidding to end his drought in the desert.
The former world No. 1 is one shot off the lead going into Sunday's final round of the Dubai Desert Classic in the United Arab Emirates, rallying from a bad start with an eagle and three birdies on the back nine for a par 72 in winds of nearly 30 miles per hour Saturday.
He finished the third round at 7-under 209, in a seven-way tie for fourth behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy (75), Anders Hansen (71) and Thomas Aiken (74).
After a double bogey at No. 9 left Woods at 4-over 39, he made an eagle on the par-5 10th and birdies on Nos. 11, 15 and 18.
Marino leads at Pebble Beach
Steve Marino, playing the Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula, shot 1-over 71 and held a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Jimmy Walker, who had a 63 at Monterey Peninsula, and Bryce Molder, who shot 68 at Spyglass Hill, were tied for second.
Lehman second in Champions event
Minnesota native Tom Lehman shot 3-under 72 and was in a tie for second place after two rounds of the Champions Tour Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, Fla. Peter Senior shot a 67 and led by one with a total of 133.