Like Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson cards 72 which includes a triple bogey at the fourth as the American ends his round eight over
England's Luke Donald struggles after good recent form and drops out of the picture after a 74 leaves him six over
Spain's Sergio Garcia slumps to a five-over 75 on Friday and tumbles out of contention as Pinehurst bares its teeth
Tiger Woods plays a number of wayward shots on his way to a 72 and a three-over-par total - but remains in the hunt
Highest-placed Brit Lee Westwood shoots a third-round 73 and is in sight of the leaders going into the final day
Unheralded American Jason Gore is three shots off the lead after a solid 72 and will play in the final pairing on Sunday
Joint overnight leader Olin Browne remains in the frame after shooting a 72 for a share of second place
Enigmatic Kiwi Michael Campbell hands in a 71 to finish the day in fourth and four shots off the lead
Defending champion Retief Goosen birdies the last to extend his lead to three shots going into the final day at Pinehurst
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