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Riley tied with Lewis for lead in John Deere Classic
Silvis, Sept 15: Chris Riley and J.L. Lewis finish Sunday`s third round of the John Deere Classic tied for first place at minus-12.
Silvis, Sept 15: Chris Riley and J.L. Lewis finish Sunday's third round of the John Deere Classic tied for first place at minus-12.
Chris Riley birdied the 17th hole on Sunday to grab a share of the third-roundlead with fellow American J.L. Lewis in the rain-delayed John Deere Classic.
Both Riley, who shot a five-under-par 66, and Lewis, who managed an even-par 71, are on 12-under 201. Immediately upon completion of the third round, players began the fourth round and will play until darkness.
The tournament will conclude on Monday morning. Notah Begay III climbed up the leaderboard with a 65 and is tied for third place with Paul Stankowski and Fiji's Vijay Singh on 203.
Japan's Hidemichi Tanaka shares sixth with Jonathan Byrd a further stroke back.
Bureau Report