Phil Mickelson eased into two-stroke lead more than halfway through the final round at the Players Championship today.

Luke Donald carded a near-perfect seven-under-par 65 to vault within four strokes of the lead after the third round at the Players Championship.

Luke Donald charged into contention with a near-perfect seven-under-par 65 in the third round at the Players Championship today.

Ian Poulter slipped seven strokes behind leader Phil Mickelson after the second round at the Players Championship yesterday, but don’t think he will play the final two rounds to make up the numbers.

Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal charged to within three strokes of the clubhouse lead with a superb six-under-par 66 in the second round at the £4.5m Players Championship.

Padraig Harrington continued his spirited comeback during the second round of the Players Championship today.

Brian Davis found his long-lost putting touch to head the British challenge in the opening round of the Players Championship.

The Players Championship started in overcast conditions today and a testing early morning breeze suggested the world’s best players were in for a challenging time.