Golf-Timely Presidents Cup boost for Bowditch at Firestone

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

AKRON, Ohio, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Australian Steven Bowditch gave his Presidents Cup hopes a timely boost by firing a sizzling seven-under-par 63 in the third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday.

Bowditch, who has long targeted a first appearance in the biennial team competition, racked up eight birdies and a bogey to shoot the best score of the week and climb into an early tie for second place at the elite World Golf Championships event.

The 32-year-old was especially impressive after the turn, taking advantage of slightly more receptive conditions at Firestone Country Club with three birdies in his last five holes.

"From there (the 14th tee), I didn't…