FILE PHOTO: May 20, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Webb Simpson hits his tee shot on the 5th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Reuters) -Phil Mickelson looked set to run away with the PGA Championship until a major stumble saw his five-shot cushion evaporate but he steadied the ship in time to sit one shot clear of Brooks Koepka after the third round on Saturday.
The 50-year-old Mickelson, who is bidding to become the oldest major winner in history, carded a two-under-par 70 that left him at seven under on the week and one shot clear of Koepka (70), who had a share of the lead until a closing bogey.
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