Kuchar makes Masters move on 'frightening' greens

U.S. golfer Matt Kuchar hits a shot on the first hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 12, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Segar

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar knows Augusta National as well as anyone at this week's Masters and he was delighted to surge into contention on Saturday after coping with slick greens he described as "on the frightening side".

Georgia resident and world number seven Kuchar, who has recorded top-10 finishes in his last two Masters starts, fired a four-under-par 68 in sun-baked conditions to end the third round of the year's opening major one stroke off the lead.