Kevin Streelman capitalized on Steve Stricker's collapse to seize the 54-hole lead with 68 in the third round of The Barclays at the Ridgewood Country Club on Saturday.

The American is one stroke in front of a group of four international players comprising England's Paul Casey, Spain's Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh, of Fiji, and left-handed Canadian Mike Weir.

Stricker saw four bogeys and a triple-bogey at the 12th dismantle his three-shot lead in this opening event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

The defending champion, Stricker finished with a six-over 77 to drop into a tie for 11th at 4-under 209. Hunter Mahan, who started the day in second place, shot 74 to join Stricker at 209.

American Streelman will carry the first 54-hole lead of his career into Sunday's final round.

AFP

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