Robbins Shoots a 73, Leads Two by Only One

Kelly Robbins found herself at the top of a far more crowded leader board then she had hoped Saturday, struggling to an even-par 73 and a one-stroke lead in the third round of the du Maurier Classic at Oakville, Canada. “It was quite a grind for me, and it seems like every day someone gets hot,” Robbins said. “It wouldn’t surprise me if someone crept up on the leader board.”

Robbins, who shot a tournament-best 65 on Friday, had a 10-under 209. She holds a one-stroke lead over Brandie Burton and Juli Inkster.

Burton, who has overcome knee, wrist, back and rib injuries in the last three years, shot a 66. Inkster shot a 71.

“It’s hard to keep up with the injuries,” said Burton, who had seven birdies. “I’m 100% healthy right now, which I haven’t usually been at this stage of the year.”

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Phil Mickelson made six birdies in a bogey-free round to hold off Nike Tour veteran Skip Kendall and maintain his lead in the weather-delayed International at Castle Rock, Colo.

Mickelson had a 54-hole total of 39 points under the modified Stableford scoring system, setting a tournament scoring record for the second consecutive day. John Daly set the previous three-round record of 31 in 1992.

Play was suspended by lightning and rain for two hours Saturday afternoon. At that point, Mickelson had 33 points through nine holes and Kendall had 32 through 10 holes.

The scoring system awards five points for an eagle, two for birdie, zero for par, minus-one for bogey and minus-three for double bogey or worse.

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Bob Betley, a one-time motorcycle cop plagued by injuries in recent years, is holding off on plans to quit the Senior PGA Tour for a career building log cabins in Idaho.

Betley, 57, playing on a sponsor exemption, shot a six-under 66 for a share of the second-round lead with Hale Irwin in the BankBoston Senior Classic.

Betley won the 1993 tournament for his only tour title. Irwin shot a 67 to join Betley at eight-under 136.

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Beth Bauer of Valrico, Fla., made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole to defeat Candie Kung of Fountain Valley, 4 and 2, and win the 49th U.S. Girls Junior Championship at Franklin, Tenn.