Third round highlights of the 82nd US Masters

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AUGUSTA, Ga., April 7 (Reuters) - Highlights from the third round of the 82nd U.S. Masters on Saturday:

TIGER FAILS TO MOUNT CHARGE IN THIRD ROUND

Tiger Woods failed to take advantage of favorable scoring conditions at a wet Augusta National, offsetting three bogeys with three birdies for an even-par 72 that left him at four over on the week and 13 shots back of overnight leader Patrick Reed.

MICKELSON ENDURES ROLLER-COASTER THIRD ROUND

Three-times winner Phil Mickelson had a roller-coaster round that included an opening triple-bogey and an eagle at the par-five 8th hole en route to a two-over-par 74 that left him at seven over on the week.

RAIN GREETS EARLY STARTERS AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL

Thunderstorms are in the forecast and could interrupt third-round action at Augusta National where a steady dose of rain greeted the early starters.

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(Reporting by Frank Pingue; Editing by Pritha Sarkar)

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