Entering Round 3 of the 2010 Masters, Lee Westwood shared the tournament lead with Ryder Cup teammate Ian Poulter. At the conclusion of the round, Westwood has the lead outright, but just barely.
The 2010 Masters, Round 3 Recap: Westwood Takes Outright Lead, Staves Off Mickelson’s Phenomenal Day
Phil Mickelson very nearly made Masters history by becoming the first player to shoot three consecutive eagles. His first two eagles fell on the 13th and 14th holes, and on the 15th, his remarkable shot missed by a matter of inches. He enters the final round of the Masters one stroke behind Westwood.
Noted golf enthusiast Tiger Woods had an up-and-down day, but finished with four birdies (and a bogey) in his last six holes to finish 2-under for the day. Along with K.J. Choi, he is tied for third and trails Westwood by four strokes.
Fred Couples recovered from a mediocre Round 2 by posting a 4-under score for the day, giving him sole possession of fifth place. Also, Jerry Kelly shot 5-under for the day -- alongside Mickelson’s 5-under, the best performance of the day.
Here are the top contenders entering Sunday, the final day of the Masters:
First place (-12 for tournament)
Lee Westwood
Second place (-11)
Phil Mickelson
Third place (-8)
Noted golfing enthusiast Tiger Woods
K.J. Choi
Fifth place (-7)
Fred Couples
Sixth place (-6)
Ricky Barnes
Hunter Mahan
Ian Poulter
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