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Phil Mickelson posted one of his best rounds of the season today, carding a Round 3 score of 67 (-5) to take a two-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nicke Watney heading into the final day of competition, according to PGATour.com.



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Mickelson, who was at 14-under 202, was the only player among the top 18 on the leaderboard Saturday to break 70. He made three birdies in his opening five holes and three birdies over his last five holes, his lone bogey coming at No. 9 that provided what he hopes is a good sign. Woods and Mickelson will play in final group in final round for the first time since the 2005 Ford Championship at Doral, won by Woods. Mickelson entered the final round with a two-stroke lead over Woods, shot 69 and lost by one as Woods posted a 66. Mickelson and Woods have been paired together 24 times in official PGA TOUR-sanctioned events. Woods has scored better in 12 of those rounds, Mickelson eight, and they have shot the same score four times. In final rounds, they have been paired together seven times previously.