Closing birdie nets McNeill lead in Puerto Rico

12 Mar, 2012

American George McNeill birdied the final two holes to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a one-stroke lead after the third round of the $3.5 million US PGA Puerto Rico Open.
McNeill completed 54 holes on 13-under 203 with Sweden's Henrik Stenson and American Kevin Stadler sharing second on 204 and Australian Matt Jones, the 36-hole leader, alone in fourth on 205 after a shooting a 72 on a windy day.
"You've got to stay patient when it's windy," McNeill said. "You have got to hit some different shots. And sometimes you just take what it gives you. Just patience is what I'll be trying to do (on Sunday)."

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