PALM DESERT, Calif. — Justin Leonard moved into position for his second Bob Hope Chrysler Classic victory, shooting a 6-under 66 yesterday to open a four-shot lead in the 90-hole event.

His game steady throughout the first four days, the 2005 champion had a 23-under 265 total through 72 holes.

Asked about his steady play and accurate ball-striking during the first four rounds, he said, "Yeah, it's because I don't have a lot of conscious thoughts going on right now with my golf game."

Anthony Kim (66), Kenny Perry (66), D.J. Trahan (70) and Robert Gamez (71) were tied for second at 19 under 269

The first four rounds of the Hope are a pro-am played over four different courses. The low-scoring 70 pros and ties play the final round at the Classic Club.

Castle High alum Dean Wilson stumbled to a 79 at the Classic Club and missed the 72-hole cut of 281 with a 290 score.

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Women's World Cup of Golf: Jennifer Rosales and Dorothy Delasin, who represents Turtle Bay Resorts, shot a 4-under 68 in alternate-shot play to give the Philippines a share of the second-round lead with South Korea's Ji-Yai Shin and Eun-Hee Ji at the Gary Player Course in Sun City, South Africa.

Abu Dhabi Golf Championship: Germany's Martin Kaymer, the 23-year-old 2007 European rookie of the year, carded a 4-under 68 for a 199 total and a six-shot lead over England's Anthony Wall (65—205) after three rounds over the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, National Course at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.