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Robert Garrigus, of the United States, hits off the first fairway during the third round of the Canadian Open golf tournament, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Ancaster, Ontario. The Canadian Press, Dave Chidley, Associated Press
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William McGirt hits from a bunker on the first hole during the third round of the Canadian Open golf tournament, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Ancaster, Ontario. The Canadian Press, Dave Chidley, Associated Press
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Scott Piercy reacts after sinking a birdie putt on eight during the Canadian Open golf tournament at the Hamilton Golf and County Club in Hamilton, Ontario, Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette, Associated Press
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From left to right, leaders Scott Piercy, Robert Garrigus and William McGirt look up at a vintage Lancaster bomber aircraft flying past during the Canadian Open golf tournament at the Hamilton Golf and County Club in Hamilton, Ontario, Saturday, July 28, The Canadian Press, Dave Chidley, Associated Press
By Associated Press

ANCASTER, Ontario — Robert Garrigus broke the 54-hole scoring record at the Canadian Open that was set more than a half-century ago by Arnold Palmer.

His next job is to finish like the King.

On rain-softened greens that took the bite out of Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Garrigus used his power and some timely putts Saturday for a 6-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead over William McGirt, who lost ground with a 66.

Garrigus was at 16-under 194, one shot better than Palmer in 1955 at Weston Golf & Country Club, and matched two years ago by Dean Wilson at St. George's Golf & Country Club.

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Palmer went on to win in 1955 for the first of his 62 PGA Tour titles. Garrigus will be going for his second.

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