Fisher keeps Tiger at bay in Dubai, as Jeff Quinney and Karrie Webb hold leads

Ross Fisher continued his strong play, shooting his second consecutive round of 65 to take a four-shot lead at the Dubai Desert Classic. Tiger Woods kept himself in contention after shooting a 67, to trail by five. …

Jeff Quinney shot an 8-under 63 to open a three-shot lead before darkness suspended play in the second round o the FBR Open. Billy Mayfair and Bart Bryant were three shots back at 10-under. …

Karrie Webb shot a third-round 68 to increase her lead at the Women’s Australian Open to four shots heading to the final round. Yun-Jye Wei sits in second place. …

The U.S. Women’s Open will use a three-hole playoff format beginning this year in case of ties, which will leave the U.S. Open as the only major championship with an 18-hole playoff. In 2006, Annika Sorenstam topped Pat Hurst in an 18-hole playoff after the two were tied following the final round.