Guest Sports News Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 * Berger shoots 69 to hold off pursuers * Eyes first PGA Tour victory * Mickelson seeks first win in three years (Adds quotes, detail) June 11 (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. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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