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.