NEW YORK — Rickie Fowler fired a bogey-free 68, closing with a five-foot birdie putt on Saturday for a one-shot lead after the third round of The Barclays, the first of four PGA Tour playoff events.Fowler was at nine-under 204 overall and had a slim lead over 36-hole leader and fellow American Patrick Reed, who shot a 70."The short game has been there for me," Fowler said. "It is nice to see some putts going in. I have been swinging well for a long time. I was just waiting for the putter to catch up."The 27-year-old California native has three career PGA Tour victories, all of which have come after trailing through 36 holes. "It has been awhile since I’ve been in this position," said Fowler whose most recent victory came in the 2015 Deutsche Bank Championship, the next event on the playoff schedule, where he earned a one-stroke win over Swede Henrik Stenson.Aussie Adam Scott posted a 65 that was the low score of the tournament and is two shots back in solo third at Bethpage Black co...
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