MIYAZAKI, Japan – Tiger Woods closed in on his first title since February, shooting a 5-under-par 65 Saturday to open a 10-stroke lead at the Dunlop Phoenix.

Woods entered the third round up by three strokes. He birdied two of the first three holes and then added three more. He is at 13-under 197 going into the last round and in excellent position for his first victory in Japan.

“The goal today was to increase the lead if I could,” Woods said. “Christian (Pena) got off to a great start and birdied two of the first three holes. I thought it was important to answer him and I did.”

Naomichi Ozaki and Ryoken Kawagishi, both of Japan, and Daniel Chopra of Sweden are tied for second at 3-under 207 in the $1.89 million tournament, the richest on the Japan tour.

After a 63 Friday, Pena shot a 73 to put him at 209. Defending champion Thomas Bjorn of Denmark had a 69 and is at 213.

Woods’ 10-stroke lead ties his largest margin after 54 holes. He also had a 10-shot lead at the 2000 U.S. Open. Woods, winner of eight major titles, recorded his lone victory this year at the Match Play Championship. The last time he won a stroke-play tournament was in October 2003.

Sorenstam recovers in time to take ADT lead

Annika Sorenstam lost her three-shot lead in five holes, then had to make three birdies over the final six holes to salvage an even-par 72 and take a one-shot lead into the final round of the season-ending ADT Championship.

At least she still had the lead, finishing at 10-under 206 to give her a slight cushion over Jennifer Rosales (69) and Cristie Kerr (70). No one else was closer than five shots.this tournament. This is one of the biggest tournaments in Japan and obviously one you want to win, and I’m in a good position to do that.”

•Spain took the lead in the third round of World Cup golf Saturday, with Sergio Garcia and Miguel Angel Jimenez combining for an 11-under-par 61 to pull one shot ahead of England.

•Fred Couples and Tom Watson led the comeback, and the American team moved out to a 61/2-51/2 lead over an international team after Saturday’s best-ball competition at the $3 million UBS Cup.