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Kirk surges to Players lead, McIlroy lurking

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May 9, 2015; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; Chris Kirk hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the third …

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, May 9 (Reuters) - Three birdies in his final four holes catapulted American Chris Kirk into the lead after the third round of the Players Championship on Saturday.

But he had 24 players within four shots of his 10-under 206 total at TPC Sawgrass.

Kirk fired a four-under 68 to lead the $10 million tournament, a feat that appeared unlikely after he bogeyed the 13th and 14th holes.