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Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC
Posted:  11/07/2009 12:06 PM

Tiger Woods of the United States blast the ball out from a sand bunker at the 9th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. - AP Photo - Andy Wong

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer
SHANGHAI —   Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions.

In the quiet of the clubhouse dining room, he marveled at how much the crowds have grown in the three years he has been coming to Sheshan International. And he could only imagine what it would be like Sunday, when he played in the final group with Woods for the first time in more than four years.

Then he smiled and raised his glass in a mock toast.

"And he's got to give me one shot a side," Mickelson said.