SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Phil Mickelson Saturday forged a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the European Tour's HSBC Champions Sunday in Shanghai.
In Saturday's third round, the American shot 4-under-par 68, and has a 54-hole total of 14-under 202.
"It's always more enjoyable being in front than behind, but there are great players (around) me," said Mickelson, who tied for 23rd place at last week's Singapore Open. "It would mean a lot to come out on top here in China on my first time here."
England's Ross Fisher (68) is second at 12-under 204.
Another Englishman, Paul Casey, follows in third place at 11-under 205, and American Kevin Stadler (73) is fourth at 10-under 206, with all four players from the top having a chance to win the tournament.
