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To: SiouxPal who wrote (72292)	7/19/2008 3:04:42 PM
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Norman, 53, leads British Open _____________________________________________________________ Southport, England (Sports Network) - Greg Norman's magical run into golf history continued on Saturday. The 53-year-old two-time former champion posted a two-over 72 in demanding conditions on Saturday and is alone in the lead after three rounds of the 137th British Open Championship. Norman is through 54 holes at two-over 212 and is two clear of defending champion Padraig Harrington (72) and overnight leader K.J. Choi (75) at Royal Birkdale. Norman is the oldest man to lead a major through 54 holes and if he can make it to the winner's circle on Sunday, he will become the oldest major champion by over five years. "The Shark" will have an ominous piece of history going against him. The last time he held a 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour was the fateful 1996 Masters. On that Sunday a dozen years ago, he walked to the first tee with a six-shot lead and walked off 18 five shots behind champion and playing partner Nick Faldo. Norman has not won on tour since 1997 and barely plays competitive golf anymore. His new bride, former tennis star Chris Evert, has motivated him to play again and the decision could lead to history. Simon Wakefield managed an even-par 70 and moved up to fourth place at plus- five. The brutal conditions on Saturday featured wind gusts that almost reached 50 miles per hour. There was some brief discussion of calling play since Wakefield and Anthony Kim both complained that their balls were not staying on the greens after marking them. "We had a couple of players on different greens, green number eight and green 10, who were in vulnerable positions by chance at the same time so that created a concern," acknowledged R&A Director of Rules, David Rickman. Play was called at Royal Birkdale 10 years ago due to excessive wind, but that did not happen on Saturday. Everyone finished and the leaders had the most demanding of conditions. Consider 2003 British Open champion Ben Curtis. He played with Phil Mickelson early on Saturday and shot an even-par 70 and went into the clubhouse tied for 19th. He ended up tied for fifth place with Ross Fisher (71), Kim (71) and Alexander Noren (75) at seven-over 217. "I got away with a few shots and made a few putts, and that's the hardest part," said Curtis, who won his claret jug at Royal St. George's. "It's hanging on for dear life out there." Mickelson struggled to a six-over 76 and is tied for 48th at plus-13. David Duval's fairy tale British Open came to a screeching halt on Saturday. He posted a 13-over 83 and fell into a share of 64th at 15-over-par 225. MORE TO FOLLOW. 07/19 14:52:57 ET