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Dufner leads, Johnson one back at Colonial

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 26 (UPI) -- Jason Dufner held the lead with a 4-under 66 but Zach Johnson stayed within a stroke Saturday after three rounds of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

The pair pulled far away from the field with their performances in Texas, setting up a two-way contest in Sunday's final round.

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Dufner, seeking his second straight tile and his third in five weeks, finished three rounds at 15-under 195. He has held the lead in 12 of the last 35 rounds he's played.

Johnson was right behind at 14-under after firing a 5-under 65. He had a chance to tie the contest on the 18th hole but just missed a putt for birdie putt.

Tom Gillis (69) was in third place, seven shots back. Bo Van Pelt (71) was fourth at 6-under, while John Huh (69) and Ryan Palmer (70) shared fifth at 5-under 205.

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