Johnson Shoots Record-Tying 60

Zach Johnson parlayed eight birdies and an eagle into a course-record tying 10-under 60 and had the clubhouse lead when darkness halted play

Zach Johnson, clubhouse leader after 54 holes of the Texas Valero Open golf tournament

Johnson, with one victory under his belt already this year, is the defending champion.

May 16, 2009

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Defending champion Zach Johnson matched the La Cantera course record with a 10-under 60 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead in the suspended third round of the rain-soaked Texas Open.

Johnson holed out from 84 yards for an eagle on the par-7 seventh and had eight birdies on the soggy course in the round interrupted by a five-hour rain delay. He tapped in for par on 18 seconds after the horn blew and darkness suspended play.

Paul Goydos and three-time champion Justin Leonard were 12 under through 12 holes. They'll resume the round Sunday morning.

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