Day lost his golf ball in a mound of high grass and took double bogey on the par-5 13th, the third-easiest hole at Ridgewood. He also took four shots to get down from a bunker on the par-5 17th for a bogey. But the Australian made enough birdies for a 3-under 68.
Furyk played bogey-free for a 69 and joined Day in the lead at 9-under 204.
The final round of his opening FedEx Cup playoff event was shaping up as a shootout, with 15 players separated by three shots.
Hunter Mahan was tied for the lead until his approach went right of the green on the 18th and he took bogey for a 68. He was one shot behind. Matt Kuchar, who won The Barclays the last time it was at Ridgewood in 2010, was among seven players two shots behind.
The group at 6-under 207 included Ernie Els and Erik Compton.
Missing from the mix – but not entirely out of the picture – was Rory McIlroy. The Open and PGA champion made an early move until he was slowed by a pair of bogeys around the turn. He had a 70 and was five shots behind in his bid for a fourth straight victory.
Adam Scott failed to keep pace. Tied for the lead going in a cloudy Saturday, the defending Barclays champion made only one birdie in a round of 75 and left him five shots out of the lead.
At least he’s still playing. Phil Mickelson missed the 54-hole cut, which is in effect when more than 78 players make the 36-hole cut. For the second straight day, Mickelson hit his tee shot onto the terrace of a grandstand left of the fifth green. He also lost a $20 bet to a fan on the 18th fairway, saying he could make birdie from a tough lie. He made bogey..
The players at 5-under 208 – four shots back – included Rickie Fowler (67), Ryo Ishikawa (68) and Paul Casey, who had a 71 as he tries to extend his season.
Canada’s David Hearn is tied for 30th after carding 69 in the third round
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