Mickelson wins by two shots at the TPC Boston

NORTON, Massachusetts, Sept 3 (Reuters) Phil Mickelson held off a late challenge by playing partner Tiger Woods to win the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots today.

One stroke off the pace overnight, Mickelson overhauled his rivals with a five-under-par 66 at the TPC Boston to clinch his 32nd PGA Tour title.

The left-hander posted a 16-under total of 268, finishing ahead of fellow Americans Woods (67), Arron Oberholser (69) and overnight leader Brett Wetterich (70).

World number one Woods, hunting his third consecutive victory, birdied three of the last five holes but took 31 putts for his round after struggling on the greens for much of the day.

REUTERS BJR KN0353