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A look at the third round of the British Open (The Associated Press)

TROON, Scotland (AP) -- A look at the third round Saturday in the British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club (all times EDT):

CHALLENGER: Phil Mickelson shot 70 and was one stroke behind.

(70), with J.B. Holmes (69) eight shots back.

AT STAKE: Phil Mickelson is going after his sixth major, which would tie him with Nick Faldo and Lee Trevino. Henrik Stenson is going for his first major. Only seven other players have won their first major after turning 40.

SHOT OF THE DAY: Stenson hit 3-iron to 20 feet for a birdie on the 17th hole for a two-shot lead that gave him the lead.