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Jones maintains lead at Australian Open, Spieth 3 behind (The Associated Press)

SYDNEY (AP) -- Matt Jones shot a 3-under 68 to hold a three-stroke advantage over a surging Jordan Spieth after the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Defending champion Spieth holed out with his shot from the fairway on the par-4 17th for an eagle, then had a tap-in birdie on 18 for a 67.

With gusty winds again affecting play on The Australian Golf Club course where Jones is a member, the U.S. -based Australian had a 54-hole total of 10-under 203.

Australian Rhein Gibson was in third after a 68, five behind Jones.