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Mickelson treated for heat exhaustion

Golfer also suffering from dehydration before CA Championship final round

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Phil Mickelson received two bags of an IV solution Sunday morning and is competing in the final round of the CA Championship.

DORAL, Fla. - Phil Mickelson's spokesman says the golfer has been treated for heat exhaustion and mild dehydration before playing the final round of the CA Championship.

Mickelson is tied for the lead entering play Sunday as he tries to win for the second time in a month. He returned to the course and was warming up and expected to play.

Spokesman T.R. Reinman said Mickelson was feeling lethargic after the third round and was taken to Baptist Medical Plaza to receive two bags of an IV solution.

Mickelson and Nick Watney were tied for the lead at 16-under 200, four shots ahead of of Jeev Milkha Singh and Camilo Villegas.

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