ELS LEADS, TIGER STRUGGLES. Ernie Els had a 4-under-68 for a two-shot lead after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic yesterday, and Tiger Woods had another difficult day on the greens.

Tiger Woods Falls Short at Dubai Classic

By JIM KRANE

Exasperated by his poor putting, Tiger Woods headed home after one of those rare weeks in which he did not win a tournament.

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