2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine

[Dave H]

ok... perhaps he doesn't 'suck' at putting, he's just really bad at it. honestly, unless you're putting consistently at all times, i don't think one can rightly be called a good putter. he missed four within 5 feet. not to mention he's in the bottom ten in putts per round.

According to ESPN stats, he's 168 out of 200. Certainly not great, but not in the bottom 10 either. That being said, his putting avg. per hole is 1.81 per round. No. 1 is AK with 1.741 per hole. That's not much difference. I still contend he had a worse day than his average.

[Cussin hacker]

VJ has always struggled with the putter. If he was a great putter there's no telling how many wins he'd have.

[lobsterzilla]

I think the pressure to win another major will really tell on Tiger tomorrow and I predict a mild choke.

.... really now ?

[BASHERBAKER69]

...I can't wait to see how he behaves when he's really in contention tomorrow....winning another major is a big deal for Tiger as he is not bothered about run of the mill tour events....it's nice to win them but majors is what he plays and practices for now.

If he gets off to a good start then he will be fine but if he starts shakily and Paddy birdeis etc then it could be very compelling viewing.

[schutz23]

Tiger has never lost after leading through 54 holes or more. I will bet my house on it that Tiger will win and tie Jack.

[chriskzoo]

Tiger is playing like crap today. No other way of describing it.

LOL, he was a missed 4 footer away from basically playing a perfect round for his position on the leaderboard - instead he shot only one under instead of two under. Sure, a lot of the guys who moved up shot 3 or 4 under, but they had to try and go that low because Tiger started 4 clear of the field.

Tomorrow those same guys will be trying not to screw up instead of firing at flags while Tiger is going to go out ant shoot 2 or 3 under and make someone catch him.

[Chilli Dipper]

How about Corey Pavin?? Prolly the shortest hitter in the field T13 at -1

I hit the ball farther than Corey Pavin, yet he's the one under par after three days playing a 7,600-yard course. How does he do it? (He gets his 260-yard drives in the fairway, while my 260-yard drives have minds of their own. It's a simple concept, really.)

[CG031]

I hit the ball farther than Corey Pavin, yet he's the one under par after three days playing a 7,600-yard course. How does he do it? (He gets his 260-yard drives in the fairway, while my 260-yard drives have minds of their own. It's a simple concept, really.)

It's a little more than just finding the fairway...

Maybe it's the fact he's better in every facet of the game than you?...

[iacas]

As close as the tournament seems to be, here's another way of looking at it: if Tiger shoots 70 on Sunday, two players will have to shoot 67 to win and the next two will have to shoot 65.

[CG031]

As close as the tournament seems to be, here's another way of looking at it: if Tiger shoots 70 on Sunday, two players will have to shoot 67 to win and the next two will have to shoot 65.

Yeah. I love Tiger's chances on Sunday, obviously. I'd be SHOCKED if he lost or it went to a playoff, to be honest with all of you.

I think he'll cruise to victory.

[Chilli Dipper]

As close as the tournament seems to be, here's another way of looking at it: if Tiger shoots 70 on Sunday, two players will have to shoot 67 to win and the next two will have to shoot 65.

Harrington's final round scores for his three major victories: 67, 69, 66. If anyone can do it, it's Paddy.

[Dr. Manhattan]

CG, I stumbled across a new incident involving Sergio and poor behavior:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...tml?page=2&c;=y

Ten years ago this month, Sergio Garcia ran up the fairway at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago, famously leapt in the air to spy his shot off tree roots and in a moment left a lasting memory of a 19-year-old sensation surely destined for major-championship greatness. On Friday, he was seen running across a fairway again. This time, it was after he struck his lay-up shot at Hazeltine National Golf Club's par-5 15th hole. This time, though, he crossed a cart path, straddled a neighbor's fence and took a bathroom break in somebody's backyard, next to a tree. Garcia followed an opening-day 71 with a 78 Friday and missed the cut.

It's more of a funny story than anything, but it shouldn't have happened at all. WTF was he thinking?

[CG031]

CG, I stumbled across a new incident involving Sergio and poor behavior:

I don't know, but it's pretty hilarious. I'm surprised ESPN didn't make a big deal about it. Nice share.

[Dr. Manhattan]

I don't know, but it's pretty hilarious. I'm surprised ESPN didn't make a big deal about it. Nice share.

Yes it is pretty hilarious. I bet that homeowner gave him a hard time about it (not in a serious way though, more in a joking manner). I bet his playing partners gave him all kinds of hell for it. LOL.

[CG031]

Yes it is pretty hilarious. I bet that homeowner gave him a hard time about it (not in a serious way though, more in a joking manner). I bet his playing partners gave him all kinds of hell for it. LOL.

Yeah, LOL. It's pretty stupid but whatever, when you can't hit a golf ball that well, you do what you want.

[iacas]

Our live blog (which includes a chance to win a copy of Scorecard) is online here: http://thesandtrap.com/pga/2009_pga_...tine_live_blog .

[chriskzoo]

Quick stat thus far today: Over half of the field is now on the course and only one player is under par.

[senorchipotle]

is it just me, or does kenny perry's wide putting stance make him look like an inebriated wino trying to take a piss?