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Robert Streb stays in control at RSM Classic

Robert Streb leads the way
Robert Streb leads the way

American Robert Streb extended his lead at the RSM Classic on Saturday with another bogey-free performance, carding a three-under par 67 in the third round that left him on 17-under, three clear of the rest.

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Streb, who tied his career-low round with a nine-under 63 on the Plantation Course on Friday, has not made a bogey since early in the first round.

The 33-year-old has a three-stroke lead going into the final round and said he might try a more aggressive approach on Sunday at Sea Island, Georgia, where he logged his first - and so far only - PGA Tour win six years ago.

"I don't think the wind's supposed to blow quite as hard tomorrow, so probably got to make a few birdies. Guessing a few guys will go low and see how we do," Streb said.

Streb will have to fend off two-time major winner Zach Johnson (65) and his fellow American Bronson Burgoon (67), who were tied for second through 54 holes.

Johnson finished strong with a trio of birdies in the final five holes.

"In these conditions, when it's windy like this, you've really got to control your ball," Johnson said.

"Putting with the wind I think is the most trying part. I would assume my peers would say the same."

Emiliano Grillo of Argentina finished four shots behind the leader in fourth place after a 65, while Americans Kevin Kisner (66) and Kyle Stanley (68) were tied for fifth with Colombia's Camilo Villegas (70).

Graeme McDowell is four-under, 13 shots off the leader, after carding a 70, while Shane Lowry is one shot worse off following his 71.

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