Berger stays three ahead in Memphis, Mickelson lurks

(Reuters) - Daniel Berger birdied two of the last three holes to retain a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic as five-times major winner Phil Mickelson lurked ominously in a tie for second. American Berger, who was three ahead overnight, rebounded from a double-bogey at the par-three 14th where he found water off the tee by picking up shots at the 16th and 17th on the way to a one-under 69 at the TPC Southwind in Memphis. In pursuit of a maiden PGA Tour victory in his 50th career start, Berger posted a 10-under total of 200 with fellow Americans Mickelson (68), Steve Stricker (66) and D.A. Points (64) tied for second.

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