The American team maintained their one stroke lead by shooting a 3-under-par 69.

They have held a stroke lead after the first three days of the event.

Scott had held a two stroke lead going down the 18th, but found the water hazard with his approach to the green.

He held a 9 stroke lead entering the final round, but could not hold on to it, finishing 2nd.

Stankowski, who held a one stroke lead starting the final round, finished with a 72-hole total of 269, 21 under.

Sabbatini entered the final round with a five stroke lead over the rest of the field, helped by a course record-equalling 64 on day two.

Tom Watson continued his good form with a one over par 71 to maintain a one stroke lead going into Sunday's final round.

Sarazen opened the tournament with a 70 (-4) and took a one stroke lead over four players.

After trading the lead three times on the front nine, Woods built a three stroke lead through ten holes.

Mediate rallied on the back nine with three consecutive birdies which gave him a one stroke lead heading to the 18th hole.