FOWLER SNARES LEAD AT SITE OF FIRST PGA WIN, WELLS FARGO

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rickie Fowler shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take the third-round lead in the Wells Fargo Championship. Fowler, the 2012 winner for his first PGA Tour victory, birdied Nos. 14-17 and closed with two pars to reach 9-under 207. Roberto Castro was a stroke back, and Justin Rose and James Hahn were 7 under. Castro had a 71, Hahn shot 68, and Rose 69. Phil Mickelson and defending champion Rory McIlroy struggled, dropping eight shots behind Fowler.

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin (73) and Graham DeLaet (76) of Weyburn, Sask., are tied for 51st at 2-over 218.