14 Jul '12, 11pm

Matteson leads Stricker by 3 shots at John Deere

Matteson leads Stricker by 3 shots at John Deere

SILVIS, Ill. — Troy Matteson enjoys having the lead going into the final round of a golf tournament. Steve Stricker doesn't mind having to come from behind. Each has their chance in Sunday's final round of the John Deere Classic. Matteson has a three-stroke lead over Stricker going into the last 18 holes at TPC Deere Run. Both Matteson, a two-time PGA Tour winner, and Stricker, chasing his fourth straight title at the Deere, shot 5-under par 66 on Saturday. Matteson had a total of 18-under par 195, with Stricker alone in second at 198. "I've been in the position Troy's in, and it's a difficult position because you have the expectation that you should go out and win," Stricker said. "It's still very hard, because guys behind you are going for broke. They can be a little bit more aggressive and take a shot at pins, where the guy with the lead may steer away from pins and pla...

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