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Henrik Stenson takes one-shot lead over Rickie Fowler going into Deutsche Bank final round

Swede aims to win event he won in 2013 again

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Henrik Stenson hits his tee shot on the 16th hole. Photo: USA Today Sports

Swede Henrik Stenson put himself in a familiar position when he carded six-under-par 65 to grab a one-stroke lead over Rickie Fowler after the third round at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday.

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The 2013 winner, boosted by an early eagle, posted a 13-under 200 total with one round remaining at TPC Boston in Massachusetts.

American Fowler (67) made a good par-saving putt at the last to trail by one stroke, with Australian Matt Jones (68) and American Sean O’Hair (67) two behind.

Stenson’s bogey-free round included an eagle at the short par-four fourth hole, where he drove the green and sank a slippery downhill 20-foot putt.

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"That was the highlight of the day," said the three-time member of the European Ryder Cup team.

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