WASHINGTON, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Chad Campbell of the United States was cut to one shot lead in Saturday's weather-interrupted third round at the Masters tournament held in Augusta, Georgia.

    Campbell was followed by South African Tim Clark, who reeled off three birdies in the first five holes, and American Rocco Mediate, two under for the round after four holes.

    American holder Tiger Woods was at three under after nine holes, level with Ireland's Padraig Harrington, after six, and 2004 champion Phil Mickelson after five holes.

    Woods, world number one, is bidding for a fourth Masters title in six years. He made two birdies in the first nine holes and was happy with his position.

    American Jim Furyk, the 2003 U.S. Open champion, birdied two ofthe last three holes for a four-under-par 68 to take the clubhouselead at level-par 216.

    Weather forecast on Sunday is optimistic, with dry and partly sunny conditions expected. Enditem