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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Tommy Armour III shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday at Del Monte Golf Course to take a two-stroke lead over Nick Watney after the third round of the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational.

The 48-year-old Armour, a two-time PGA TOUR winner who finished 110th on the money list this season, has a 14-under 202 total.

"I had a good overall round," said Armour, who began the day three strokes behind 36-hole leader Ronnie Black. "Actually, I've played well all three days, so I'm really looking forward to the final round at Pebble Beach."

Armour had six birdies, an eagle and a bogey during the third round.

"Everything went pretty well; I made some putts," Armour said. "It was a good, solid round."

Watney, the 2005 Callaway Invitational winner, shot a 67, also at Del Monte, one of three courses used in the unique tournament.

"It was nothing spectacular; It was just a good, steady round," said Watney, who had five birdies and no bogeys.

The 36th annual event features 81 pros from the four major tours as well as mini-tour players, PGA Professionals and amateur teams.

Black, who held a one-stroke lead over Joel Kribel entering the third round, shot an even-par 72 at Spyglass Hill to drop to third at 10 under.

Kribel (70, Pebble Beach), Steve Allan (67 Pebble Beach), Rocco Mediate (67, Pebble Beach), Jason Gore (67, Spyglass) and Tom Purtzer (70, Pebble Beach) were 9 under.

Purtzer topped the seven Champions Tour entrants.

Leta Lindley shot a 74 at Pebble Beach to finish at 3 under. She was the only LPGA Tour entrant among eight to make the cut.

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