Mickelson Vaults Into Lead Over Tiger
November 7, 2009 by Jeff Greenwell
Filed under Golf
Phil Mickelson grabbed the lead after three rounds at the HSBC Champions, after a torrid finish to his round of 67. “Lefty” made an outstanding three birdies over his final five holes to go from a two-stroke deficit to a two-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney. Woods, the second round leader, made birdie on No. 10, but that was it for his round, finishing with a 2-under 70, leaving him at 12-under for the tourney.
Phil Mickelson (Image: Zuma Press)
Expect the photogs to be out in full force on Sunday, with the ideal final pairing of Mickelson and Woods. The two haven’t been in the final group together since 2005, at the now famous “Duel at Doral.”
Nick Watney is tied with Woods at 12-under, after posting a 2-under 70. The low round of the day belonged to Lee Westwood and his 7-under 65, putting himself in contention at 10-under.
