Hoch joins Tway in share of lead

Scott Hoch finally found a swing that worked and a putting stroke that couldn't fail Saturday to shoot a 6-under 66 and share the lead with Bob Tway going into the final round of the Ford Championship at Doral.

Ready to give up on the tournament for the second time this week, Hoch shortened his swing to compensate for a sore left wrist and went on a tear, making birdies on seven of his final 11 holes.

He was at 14-under 202 and will play in the final group with Tway, who parred the final eight holes for a 3-under 69.

"After five holes, I told my caddie, 'It doesn't look like we're going to get it done today.' I was trying different swings, and it wasn't working," Hoch said. "All of a sudden, things clicked on No. 8 and I started hitting good shot after good shot."

Hoch, 47, will need plenty more of those in sweltering south Florida.

Jim Furyk overcame two short misses with a good par save from the bunker on the 18th hole for a 69. He was 1 stroke out of the lead at 203 with Carlos Franco, who holed an 18-foot birdie putt on the last hole for a 68.

Mike Weir, who has rallied to win two tournaments this season, shot 67 and is only 2 strokes back.

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