Gay extends lead to three at Verizon Heritage

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04/18/2009 - Hilton Head Island, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brian Gay is killing Harbour Town with his steadiness.

"I'm just seeing things well out there," he said.

Gay extended his lead at the Verizon Heritage with a four-under 67 in Saturday's third round, setting up what could be a career-changing outcome for the 37-year-old PGA Tour veteran.

Seeking just his second career win, Gay was three strokes in front of New Zealand's Tim Wilkinson. A victory would mean Gay's first-ever berth in the Masters next year.

"I feel great. I look forward to [the final round]," said Gay, who broke through for his first victory at last year's Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico. "I just have to keep hitting good shots, keep it in front of me and keep on going on."

Wilkinson shot a six-under 65 and was alone in second place at 10-under 203, with two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen (69) another stroke further back at nine-under 204.

Former British Open winner Todd Hamilton (71) stood at 205, while five-time Heritage winner Davis Love III (69) shared fifth place with Briny Baird (65) at 206.

Known as one of the shortest -- and straightest -- hitters on the PGA Tour, and as one of its best putters, Gay has strung together rounds of 67-66-67 to take only his third 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour.

He has done it in familiar ways -- by hitting fairways and greens and making his putts. He ranked second in driving accuracy and greens in regulation and was tied for seventh in putting after three rounds.

"I'm hitting it really straight off the tee and just hitting a lot of solid shots," said Gay.

He began the day with a one-shot lead over Hamilton, protecting it with a birdie at the fifth hole. He then rolled in an 11-foot birdie putt at No. 6 to take a two-shot lead.

Gay, on the way to compiling his second bogey-free round in three days, made further birdies at the 11th and 15th holes to secure his three-shot lead.

He credited his success on the Harbour Town greens to his familiarity with the area.

"I grew up in the South and I'm used to the greens and these types of grasses, so it's pretty familiar for me," said Gay. "You just got to pay attention to when it's shiny or dark; you can tell if you're putting into the green, that sort of thing."

When Gay missed the 17th green and was left with a delicate chip-shot to get up-and-down for par, he had little trouble with the task. He knocked it close enough to set up a mid-range par putt, which he rolled into the center of the cup to protect his three-shot lead.

"His short game is so good," said Love. "This is a good course for him. It's not surprising he's doing so good."

Gay's steadiness will make it hard for players to catch him on Sunday, even if Harbour Town is giving up birdies. Love was within six strokes, and that looked like too much, even for the five-time champion.

"Brian needs to quit making birdies, and I need to make a bunch," said Love.

He could have been speaking for anybody.

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