The Arizona Republic

Johnson out to 6-shot lead at the HSBC Champions

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SHANGHAI - Dustin Johnson shot a 4-under 68 in blustery conditions that led to big numbers, building a six-shot lead in the HSBC Champions and leaving him one round away from becoming the first player to win three World Golf Championsh­ips in the same year.

He got plenty of help from Brooks Koepka.

They were tied for the lead through seven holes Saturday until a four-shot swing on the par-5 eighth hole. Koepka drove into the hazard off the tee, and then found the hazard again on his approach to the green. He missed a 6-foot putt and took triple-bogey 8.

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