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Choi in contention for final round

Korea’s Choi Kyung-ju bounced back on the third day when he fired a two-under-par 71 at the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Hawaii.

Choi grabbed the opening round lead after a 69 but lost grip after a 77 in the second round. He regained his momentum after scoring three birdies against a lone bogey at the Kapalua Resort on Saturday and is now in joint 10th place with a three-day total of two-under-par 217.

Fijian Vijay Singh maintained his lead at the top after a 70 three strokes ahead of Australian Adam Scott who shot a 69 for a 211 total alongside South African Trevor Immelman who remained in joint second after a 72.

The Mercedes-Benz Championship is the season-opening event on the US PGA Tour that is exclusive to tournament winners. Choi booked his spot when he lifted his fourth title in the US at the Chrysler Championship last year.

January 7, 2007