Flawless Fowler builds 1-shot lead at Barclays

Phil Mickelson putts on the seventh green during the third round of the Barclays golf tournament in Farmingdale, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) (The Associated Press)

Rickie Fowler watches his tee shot from the first hole during the third round of the Barclays golf tournament in Farmingdale, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) (The Associated Press)

Fans watch Rickie Fowler tee off from the first hole during the third round of the Barclays golf tournament in Farmingdale, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) (The Associated Press)

Rickie Fowler kept bogeys off his card for the second straight day and closed with a 5-foot birdie putt for a 3-under 68, giving him a one-shot lead over Patrick Reed going into the final round of The Barclays.

Fowler had three par putts of 10 feet or more. He has gone 45 straight holes without a bogey at Bethpage Black.

Along with having a chance to win his first PGA Tour event in a year, Fowler is in prime position to earn a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

He was at 9-under 204.

Reed overcame a stretch of bogeys early for a 71, missing birdie chances on the last two holes.

Adam Scott had a 65, the low score of the tournament, and was two shots back.