CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 7 (Reuters) - American Jonathan Byrd flew by compatriot Pat Perez with a blistering back nine to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Quail Hollow Championship.
Local favourite Byrd, who attended the nearby Clemson University, birdied five of six holes after the turn on his way to a five-under-par 67 for a total of 15-under (201) going into Sunday's final round when he will aim for his sixth U.S. Tour title.
Perez, the overnight leader, led by two shots before a bogey at ther par-four 12th where he chipped well past the hole from the back fringe. Perez had a 70 for a combined 202.
Two strokes further back on 12-under (204) were former British Open champion Stewart Cink (68) and former U.S. Open winner Lucas Glover (69).
Local favourite Byrd, who attended the nearby Clemson University, birdied five of six holes after the turn on his way to a five-under-par 67 for a total of 15-under (201) going into Sunday's final round when he will aim for his sixth U.S. Tour title.
Perez, the overnight leader, led by two shots before a bogey at ther par-four 12th where he chipped well past the hole from the back fringe. Perez had a 70 for a combined 202.
Two strokes further back on 12-under (204) were former British Open champion Stewart Cink (68) and former U.S. Open winner Lucas Glover (69).
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