THIRD ROUND LEADERBOARD (US unless stated):** -12 ** L Westwood (GB)** -11 ** P Mickelson ** -8 ** T Woods, KJ Choi (Kor) **-7 ** F Couples ** -6 ** I Poulter (GB), R Barnes, H Mahan -5 A Kim, YE Yang (Kor)Clubhouse scores](http://www.paklinks.com/sport2/hi/golf/results/8609852.stm)
**Lee Westwood fought off a fine charge from American Phil Mickelson to hold the lead after an enthralling third round of the Masters at Augusta.**Westwood hit a tidy 68 to hold the overall lead at 12 under par but Ian Poulter (74) slipped off the pace.
Mickelson ended up second after a five-under 67 but looked at one stage to be heading for the round of the tournament after consecutive eagles at 13 and 14.
Tiger Woods hit another 70 for a share of third alongside Korean KJ Choi.
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