Like Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson cards 72 which includes a triple bogey at the fourth as the American ends his round eight over

England's Luke Donald struggles after good recent form and drops out of the picture after a 74 leaves him six over

Spain's Sergio Garcia slumps to a five-over 75 on Friday and tumbles out of contention as Pinehurst bares its teeth

Tiger Woods plays a number of wayward shots on his way to a 72 and a three-over-par total - but remains in the hunt

Highest-placed Brit Lee Westwood shoots a third-round 73 and is in sight of the leaders going into the final day

Unheralded American Jason Gore is three shots off the lead after a solid 72 and will play in the final pairing on Sunday

Joint overnight leader Olin Browne remains in the frame after shooting a 72 for a share of second place

Enigmatic Kiwi Michael Campbell hands in a 71 to finish the day in fourth and four shots off the lead

Defending champion Retief Goosen birdies the last to extend his lead to three shots going into the final day at Pinehurst