Keith Mitchell with late birdie surge takes the lead in Sanderson Farms Championship

Keith Mitchell finished with a pair of birdies Saturday for a 7-under 65 and avoided some of the blunders that tripped up other contenders, giving him a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship. At stake for Mitchell, whose lone PGA Tour victory was more than five years ago, is a chance to earn a spot in four premium events on the PGA Tour next year. Mitchell, who was at 20-under 196, had a one-shot lead over Beau Hossler.

Keith Mitchell with late birdie surge takes the lead in Sanderson Farms Championship

Keith Mitchell with late birdie surge takes the lead in Sanderson Farms Championship

Keith Mitchell with late birdie surge takes the lead in Sanderson Farms Championship

Keith Mitchell with late birdie surge takes the lead in Sanderson Farms Championship

Keith Mitchell with late birdie surge takes the lead in Sanderson Farms Championship