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US Masters champion Danny Willett takes lead at Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- U.S. Masters champion Danny Willett shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday at the Maybank Championship to finish the day three strokes ahead of American David Lipsky heading into Sunday's final round.

Willett had a 16-under total of 200 after 54 holes.

The 29-year-old Englishman seemed to be thriving despite unpredictable weather conditions at the Saujana Golf and Country Club, opening with three rounds of 67 or better for just the third time in his career.

''It was an up and down. I'd have taken 67 at the start of the day,'' said Willett, who birdied the last two holes.