Matteson leads Stricker by 3 at John Deere

6:14 PM, Jul 14, 2012   |    comments
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Silvis, IL (Sports Network) - Troy Matteson had a pair of bogeys on the back nine Saturday, but still carded a 5-under 66 to keep his lead at the John Deere Classic.

Matteson finished 54 holes at 18-under-par 195 and is three clear of the man who has owned this event recently.

Three-time defending champion Steve Stricker also shot 66 to move into second place at minus-15. He is looking to become the fifth player to win the same tournament four straight years.

Zach Johnson, the 2009 runner-up, shot 66 to finish three rounds at 14-under- par 199. He was joined in third place by Brian Harman (69).

Billy Hurley III fired a 7-under 64 at TPC Deere Run to jump into a share of fifth at minus-13. He stands alongside J.J. Henry (69) and John Senden (67).

MORE TO FOLLOW.

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