American Pernice leads ATT National

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BETHESDA, Maryland (AFP) — American Tom Pernice fired a one-under 69 to take a one-stroke lead after the third round of the six million dollar PGA AT&T National on Saturday.

Pernice entered the round tied with Jeff Overton after shooting an explosive 63 on Friday. He moved to 10-under-par 200 one shot ahead of American compatriot Steve Stricker.

Pernice bogeyed the 518-yard, par-four sixth hole but rebounded with a birdie on No. 8 to sit at even-par before the turn.

The 48-year-old was even until a birdie on No. 17 to remain in the hunt for his third career title.

Stricker came out with plenty of spark, playing his first eight holes at 3-under before a bogey on No. 9. He added three more birdies on the back nine - at Nos. 10, 13 and 15 - before...