Barnes retains narrow lead at Bethpage

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

FARMINGDALE, New York (Reuters) - American Ricky Barnes became only the fourth player to reach double digits under par at a U.S. Open when he eagled the par-five fourth hole at Bethpage Black on Sunday.

A stroke in front after the rain-delayed second round was completed the previous day, the PGA Tour rookie drained a 25-foot putt to get to 11 under in the third round.

He then narrowly missed a birdie attempt at the par-four fifth to stay three ahead of his compatriot and playing partner Lucas Glover.

Canadian left-hander Mike Weir, the 2003 U.S. Masters champion, was a further shot back in third at seven under after five holes.

Only three other players had previously reached double digits under par at a U.S. Open.

World number one Tiger Woods clinched the 2000 title at Pebble Beach with a 12-under total of 272 and fellow American Gil Morgan got to 12 under at the same venue during the third round in 1992.

Jim Furyk of the U.S. reached 11 under at Olympia Fields in 2003 before winning the tournament with an eight-under aggregate.

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