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Mickelson Takes the Lead at Baltusrol

Strategic Insights

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Phil Mickelson holds a one-shot lead over Steve Elkington and Thomas Bjorn heading into the final round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. After struggling with a second three-shot lead, Mickelson now faces a crucial 3-foot putt for par on the 14th hole. Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, and Davis Love III are tied at 2-under par, but Woods will be watching from the sidelines, having shot a final-round 68.

Key Takeaways:

  • Phil Mickelson has a one-shot lead over Steve Elkington and Thomas Bjorn after the third round of the PGA Championship.
  • Mickelson faces a 3-foot putt for par on the 14th hole, which could secure his position at the top of the leaderboard.
  • Tiger Woods shot a final-round 68, but is still two strokes behind the leaders.
  • Steve Elkington, the 1995 champion, bogeyed holes 13 and 15, but remains a strong contender.
  • Thomas Bjorn and Vijay Singh are tied for second place, both at 2-under par.
  • Davis Love III and Geoff Ogilvy are also within striking distance, both at 1-under par.
  • Tigers Woods has been struggling to secure his third major of the season.

Statistics:

  • The course length is 7,392 yards, par 70.
  • The leaderboard scores in relation to par are: Phil Mickelson -4, Steve Elkington -3, Thomas Bjorn -3, Tiger Woods -2, Vijay Singh -2, Davis Love III -2, Geoff Ogilvy -1, Michael Campbell -1, Retief Goosen -1, Ted Purdy E, David Toms E, Steve Flesch E, and Pat Perez E.
  • 10 players are within three strokes of the lead.

Sources:

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer (no date), "Leaderboard scores in relation to par at Baltusrol Golf Club."
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer (no date), "Phil Mickelson: After blowing his second three-shot lead of the tournament, Mickelson returns today with a one-shot lead and faces a 3-foot putt for par on No. 14."
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer (no date), "Steve Elkington and Thomas Bjorn: Elkington, above, the 1995 champion who bogeyed Nos. 13 and 15, and Bjorn start this morning's play a shot behind Mickelson."

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