Rickie Fowler has had eight birdies in a 7-under 64 to take a four-shot lead over Matt Kuchar into the final round of the PGA Tour's Phoenix Open.
Twice a runner-up at TPC Scottsdale, Fowler navigated a difficult two-putt on the par-4 18th hole to be 20-under 193 after three rounds.
Kuchar shot a bogey-free 65 on Saturday to put himself in position for his third victory of the wrap-around PGA Tour season.
He won the Mayakoba Classic in November and last month's Sony Open in Hawaii.
Justin Thomas, who started moving day a shot behind Fowler, shot 68 and will be five back of his friend and desert roommate headed into Sunday's final round.
Branden Grace and Byeong Hun An were seven back at 13 under in a tie for fourth.
Australian Cameron Smith had a see-saw day but remains in the top 10 in a share of eighth at 10-under par.
His 71 included a double-bogey on the par-5 15th, three front-nine bogeys and three-straight birdies to close out his round.
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