Verplank and Perry share lead in Hawaii

Scott Verplank and Kenny Perry share the lead after the third round of the Mercedes Championships in Hawaii.

Scott Verplank and Kenny Perry share the lead after the third round of the Mercedes Championships in Hawaii.

Verplank carded a three-under-par 70, highlighted by an eagle three at the 663-yard closing hole, and Perry finished with a 71 as the pair ended the day at 13 under par on 206.

Chris DiMarco matched the day's low round with a 68 and is tied for third place with second-round leader David Toms on 207.

Mark Calcavecchia is alone in fifth spot at 10 under on 209, with Sergio Garcia and David Duval a further shot back. Spain's Garcia equalled DiMarco's round.

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