Good thing the paperwork got done.<br />Bubba Watson, the big-hitting lefty from Bagdad, Fla., wasn't going to play in the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club, in large part because of a potential snafu with a passport for his daughter.<br />Now he's in a prime position to win it.<br />Watson fired a course-record, 9-under-par 63 in Saturday's third round - the highlight a holed-out 7-iron for eagle on the par-4 fourth hole - and will take a 2-stroke lead into the final 18 holes.<br />His closest pursuer, Paul Casey, also shot a course-record 63.<br />Three back are Patrick Reed and Chris Kirk .<br />World No. 1 and defending champion Jordan Spieth is four back after a 68.<br />"It was a good day," said Watson, who added seven birdies to his eagle in a flawless round.<br />By his count, he now has at least 10 course records.
