ASSOCIATED PRESSMIYAZAKI, Japan – Thailand’s Prayad Marksaeng shot a 4-under 67 Saturday to take a two-stroke lead at the Dunlop Phoenix.
Marksaeng birdied the first and last holes at the Phoenix Country Club, and had three birdies and a bogey in between to finish the third round at 8-under 205, two strokes ahead of second-round leader Tomohiro Kondo of Japan.
Kondo had a 70 Saturday and is two strokes ahead of Brandt Snedeker (70), and compatriots Ryo Ishikawa (70) and Masaya Tomida (69).
Defending champion Ian Poulter shot a 66 for the day’s best score, and moved into a tie for 14th at 1-under 212.
Posted: 11/22/2008