Donald storms into contention

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O'Hair (66) posted a nine-under total, one stroke ahead of fellow American Phil Mickelson, who made a tap-in birdie at the last for 69.

But Tiger Woods surrendered any chance of winning with a lame 73, and had nothing to say after signing for a five-over total.

Another American, Jeff Quinney, had the day's best round, a 63, to move within two strokes of the leader alongside Australian Peter Lonard, whose 68 included a rare albatross at the par-five second.

Donald said afterwards: "The key to my round was the birdie at the first. Anytime you start like that it gives you a boost.

"I wasn't in great shape [starting the day] but I knew, if I had a good round, I could get myself back into position."

Sergio Garcia, Donald's Ryder Cup team-mate, was also on target for a good round until he made a mess of the par-four 18th, pulling his six-iron second shot into the water for a double-bogey.