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Spieth Leapfrogs Stenson for Tour Championship Lead

ATLANTA — Jordan Spieth used the magic of his putter to overtake Henrik Stenson and grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's water-logged third round of the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

American Spieth poured in a 20-foot birdie putt at the last to cap off a two-under-par 68 that lifted him to an eight-under total of 202 on a layout left drenched after a second successive day of rain.

"It was a fantastic day, two-under in these conditions," a smiling Spieth said. "I'm very pleased with where we stand going into tomorrow, and Henrik's going to come back very strong.