It's not quite deja vu for Tiger Woods, but he will be hoping for the same results as last year when he completes today's third and final rounds.

Tiger Woods' tee shot wound up in the trees to open his third round Saturday. He recovered for par and is tied for fourth place heading into the final day of the tournament. (Chris Thelen/Staff)

For those with short memories, Woods trailed leader Chris DiMarco last year when play was halted because of darkness on Saturday. Woods, who was in the 10th fairway when play was stopped, went on to birdie the hole Sunday when play was resumed - his fourth consecutive in a Masters Tournament record-tying run of seven in a row that ended on No. 13, but not before he had claimed the lead on the way to his fourth green jacket.

On this Saturday, play was stopped because of darkness after a four-hour, 18-minute rain delay. This time, Woods had completed play on No. 9 and will tee off today on No. 10 when play resumes.

Once again, he is in need of a comeback. Woods, at 3-under par through nine holes, trails leader Chad Campbell by three strokes.

The defending champion, however, won't be dwelling on what happened last year.

"I'm just going to go and play my game," he said. "Last year is last year."

Woods shot 34 on the front nine Saturday, with birdies on Nos. 3 and 8. He nearly holed his second shot on the par-4 No. 3, his ball coming to rest near the edge of the cup.

But what kept his round going were par saves on Nos. 1 and 5 when he missed the green.

"Always nice to make some birdies," Woods said. "Made two nice par saves, kept the momentum going."

Look for Woods and most of the other golfers to be more aggressive today, as the greens have been softened by Saturday's rain and are more receptive to shots. Woods said he knows that to keep up with the leaders, he's going to have to make some birdies.

"It's just a matter of going out there and playing well, executing and making some birdies," he said. " You know you've got to make some birdies out here with the greens so soft."

Each time Woods has won, he made his move in the third round. In his four wins, Woods has shot no worse than 68 in the third round. His other third round scores in his wins have been two 65s and 66.

"Chad's (Campbell) playing great and we've got to go out there and play well," Woods said. "On this golf course anything can happen."

Reach Mike Wynn at (706) 823-3218 or mike.wynn@augustachronicle.com.