Henrik Stenson surges into lead at Bay Hill with big finish; McIlroy fades

Jason Kokrak lines up a putt on the second green during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 21, 2015.(AP Photo/Reinhold Matay) (The Associated Press)

Henrik Stenson, of Sweden, reacts after missing a putt for birdie on the 17th green during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (The Associated Press)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Henrik Stenson of Sweden made a 20-foot eagle and a tap-in birdie over the last three holes at Bay Hill to seize control Saturday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Stenson had his second straight 6-under 66 for a two-shot lead over Morgan Hoffmann, who had a 71.

Six players were separated by three shots going into the final round, including defending champion Matt Every.

Rory McIlroy looked as if he would be among them. The world's No. 1 player pulled within one shot of the lead on the back nine until he made three straight bogeys.

McIlroy missed a 3-foot par putt on the 15th and took bogey on the par-5 16th. He had to settle for a 71 and was six back.

Stenson was at 16-under 200.