Boise, ID (Sports Network) - Michael Putnam posted a 3-under 68 on Saturday to
keep his 2-shot lead after three rounds of the Boise Open.
Putnam, who will go for his second tour title on Sunday, completed 54 holes at
18-under-par 195. After setting a new 36-hole record, Putnam also set the
tournament's 54-hole scoring mark.
Rick Cramer set the old mark of 196 in 1996 and four others later matched his
total.
Casey Wittenberg, the tour's leading money winner, carded a 7-under 64 to move
into second place at minus-16. He was joined there by Scott Gardiner (64),
Steve Wheatcroft (63), Tyrone Van Aswegen (67) and Luke Guthrie (62).
Jeff Gove, a 3-time winner on the Web.com Tour, managed a 4-under 67 in round
three. He is alone in seventh place at 15-under-par 198 at Hillcrest Country
Club.
MORE TO FOLLOW.
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