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Steve Hummer

Casey enjoys his 66 as well as Tour Championship vibe

ATLANTA _ Shooting a nice round when Tiger Woods is firing the day's best just may be the world's quietest accomplishment. In the cyclone, who's going to hear the rustle of a single leaf?

England's Paul Casey accepted that reality with grace Saturday, when his 66 barely registered.

Casey recorded his first eagle of the tournament on the par-5 sixth hole and just about picked up another on No. 18 when his 58-foot putt hit the hole at high speed and bounded out.

The round left Casey tied for sixth, but so far back that some of his post-match remarks sounded like concession speech. Not that he was complaining.

"I've heard the roars (for Woods) all day, and it's been phenomenal," he said. "What an atmosphere it is out here this week.

"For me, it's a case of probably I've not got a shot at winning this thing, given how well (those in front of him) are playing. But I've got a good record around here. I'd love to throw in some birdies early on. I've had a 64 in the past in a final round, which would be really handy."

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