2010 Masters: Lee Westwood Leads with Phil Mickelson and Woods Not Far behind

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Published: April 11, 2010

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Lee Westwood, who has finished third place in his last two major championships, looks to capture his first Green Jacket and first major on Sunday as he holds a narrow lead over Phil Mickelson.

As he walked to the par-five 13th during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National, Phil Mickelson nodded to the crowd having gone seven-under over the first 48 holes.

At this point, he was four behind Lee Westwood, clumped together with the likes of Tiger Woods, and K.J. Choi.

The 13th is 505 yards and had been a favorable hole for the golfers so far in the tournament.

It certainly was for Mickelson, who speared a drive into the heart of the fairway and crushed a second-shot to within eight feet. A very accomplished putter, he sank it for eagle, starting a string of holes that wowed the crowd, increased his confidence exponentially and put the pressure on Westwood.

On the 14th, a par-four 440 yard hole, he continued his superb accuracy off the tee, splitting the fairway. He had only 139 yards to reach the pin, and he was sure to hit it all 139.

He struck a nine-iron to within six feet, and used backspin perfectly, as the shot sped to the left and into the hole, fueling a roar from the gallery and a look of utter bewilderment from Lefty.

Two eagles in a row, joining Dan Pohl (1992) and Dustin Johnson (2009) as the only three to do so in the Masters. In the span of 25 minutes he had gone from four down into a tie with Westwood.

He would have a chance for three-straight eagles, too. His second shot on the par-four 15th came within six inches of going in. He, who was beaming amidst cheers from the crowd as he walked to the green, could tap in for a birdie.

Five strokes gained in three holes, and the lead was his. What a half-hour of golf!

He finally showed he was mortal, parring the par-three 16th, stumbling with a three-putt boge...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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