WORLD No.313 Johnson Wagner has carded a three-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead over fellow American Chad Campbell after the third round of the PGA Tour Houston Open.Wagner was on 15-under 201 after 54 holes as he chases the first prize of $US1 million ($1.09 million) and a win that would earn a spot in the US Masters field at Augusta National.
Campbell, wielding a hot putter, was tied for the lead before a bogey at the par-four 17th hole prevented him registering a second successive 64.
His 65 put him on 202 at the Redstone Golf Club.
Americans Bob Estes, who fired a bogey-free 64, and Charley Hoffman (69) were tied for third on 204.
None of the top four have qualified for the Masters, the year`s first Major.
Geoff Ogilvy, the 2006 US Open champion, meanwhile posted a 66 for 206 while fellow Australian Mathew Goggin carded a 72 for 207.
Thirty-six players returned early on day three to complete the second round that had been postponed due to a long weather delay.
Reuters
