Burns takes lead in Georgia

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04/18/2009 - Bogart, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bob Burns fired a five-under 67 on Saturday to take the third-round lead at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic.

Burns stands at 12-under 204 for a two-shot advantage over Rich Barcelo (67) and second-round leader Patrick Sheehan (71).

Cameron Percy (66) and Skip Kendall (69) share third place at nine-under 207, while Brad Elder (66), Daniel Summerhays (67) and Tjaart van der Walt (69) are tied at eight-under 208.

Burns, in second place overnight, took the lead with a bogey-free round that included five birdies. He made three birdies during a four-hole stretch on the back nine, beginning at No. 12.

A two-time winner on the Nationwide Tour in 1998, Burns hasn't won on the developmental circuit since. He claimed a PGA Tour win at the 2002 Disney Golf Classic.

"It's been a long time, but I've been in this position before," said the 41- year-old veteran, who has earned over $3.75 million on the PGA and Nationwide Tours since 1991.

Burns has had to recover from a first-round 74 on Thursday. He fired a 63 in the second round Friday and has played the last 36 holes at 14-under-par.

After missing the first four cuts of the season, Burns isn't confused by his sudden turnaround.

"The difference is my putting -- 100 percent," he said. "I've played decently this year, but have been giving it all back on the greens."

Sheehan, after holding a two-stroke lead overnight, stumbled to a pair of bogeys on the front nine and couldn't fully recover. He finished with four birdies and three bogeys for the round.

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