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Langer in lead at Senior PGA Championship

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Published: May 24, 2008 at 7:20 PM

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 24 (UPI) -- Bernhard Langer posted an even-par 70 Saturday to take a one-shot lead after three rounds of the Senior PGA Championship at Rochester, N.Y.

Langer, a two-time Masters champion, completed 54 holes at 2-over 212.

Jeff Sluman suffered a bogey on Saturday's final hole to finish at 70 and wind up at 3-over 213 in a tie with Jay Haas (72), who had an eagle on 17 to tie briefly for the lead.

Scott Simpson, the only player to break par Saturday, had a 1-under 69 to move from a tie for 23rd into a tie for fourth place with Bill Britton (72) at 216.

Scott Hoch (72), Joey Sindelar (72), Tom Kite (71) and Greg Norman (72) are tied for sixth at 217.

Topics: Bernhard Langer, Greg Norman, Jay Haas, Jeff Sluman, Joey Sindelar, Scott Hoch, Scott Simpson, Tom Kite
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