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Posted on: Sunday, February 15, 2009

Johnson four shots ahead in AT&T

Associated Press

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Dustin Johnson

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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Dustin Johnson poured in one last birdie at Poppy Hills, a quick putt from 7 feet above the hole that broke sharply into the cup for a 5-under 67 and a four-stroke lead yesterday in the AT&T National Pro-Am.

There to celebrate his third straight round in the 60s were no more than about two dozen fans.

It was easy to overlook Johnson yesterday, for the crowds typically flock to Pebble Beach to watch the celebrities and their follies. But if he can put together one more round, the 24-year-old Johnson will be difficult to ignore, seeking his second Tour win in his last nine starts.

"I think I proved I can play with these guys," Johnson said. "If I play better a few more times, I'll get all the credit I need."

Johnson was at 15-under 201 and will be in the final group with Mike Weir, who had a 69 at Spyglass Hill.

Hawai'i's Dean Wilson, a Castle High alum, shot 76 at Spyglass for 215 and made cut, but will not play the final round. Punahou alum Parker McLachin fired a 68 at Pebble Beach and ended at 217.

ELSEWHERE

Allianz Championship: Gil Morgan, 62, shot a 7-under 65 and was tied with 61-year-old Tom Jenkins after two rounds of the Champions Tour event on The Old Course at Broken Sound course at Boca Raton, Fla. They are at 10-under 134 and one shot ahead of two players.

Malaysia Open: Australian Adam Blyth shot a 6-under 66 for a 14-under 202 total and a one-stroke lead over two players heading into the final round of the Malaysia Open at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The world's No. 11-ranked player, Anthony Kim, shot a 71and is at 214.

Women's Australian Open: Two-time defending champion Karrie Webb shot a 2-over 75 at the Women's Australian Open in Melbourne, but remained two strokes behind South Korea's Lee Chang-hee, who also shot 75 for 214.