* Kirk ahead by one on crowded leaderboard
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By Ben Everill
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, May 9 (Reuters) - Three birdies in his final four holes catapulted American Chris Kirk into the lead after the third round of the Players Championship on Saturday.