2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine

[Dr. Manhattan]

Yeah but when Tiger and the field are BOTH at their best, Tiger wins.

Of course. Some idiot reporter earlier this week tried to play "gotcha" on Tiger by asking him if he's ever lost when he played his best. We all know the answer to that question is a big fat no, including the jackass reporter who asked it. He was trying to make Tiger look arrogant by saying "no" but Tiger did not actually answer the question. He sort of danced around it and said that when he plays well he has a pretty good chance to win (obviously true but an understatement LOL).

[squaddie]

The third round will be make or break for everyone near the top, including Tiger. Everyone tied for second has to decide if they should take chances and go for Tiger or play steady and avoid any mistakes, hoping to slowly creep closer to Tiger for the final day. Tiger will continue to try to widen the lead, though only do so when the smart play arises, so as to avoid bogies or worse.

Padraig will have a very tough day tomorrow, as if he can't keep up with Tiger and avoid any more bogies then his chances of winning will evaporate on the final day.

I hope my buddies don't want to do anything tomorrow, as I am more interested in watching Saturday's round than Sunday's.

It would be really bizarre if Tiger's game fell apart on Saturday, as that would turn Sunday into a free-for-all for the win.

[Kellfire]

McIlroy and Harrington, my favourite golfers, doing me proud so far.

[AmenCorner]

You act like that is such a great prediction...He's Tiger Woods. Anyone could sit here and say Tiger is going to win this, he's going to win that. He IS the favorite every week he plays...

I don't "act" like anything. I made a prediction and simply reminding everyone. Furthermore, if you were privy to the thread, you would know that at least a few folks were claiming that something was seriously wrong with Tiger and his swing. In that light, I made the prediction that nothing was wrong with his swing, and that he would regroup to win the PGA by 5 shots. Considering the fact that Tiger hasn't won a major this year, and also considering that the prediction was a very significant margin of 5 shots, I'd say it was a fairly bold prediction at the time, especially for the Chicken Little's.

By the way, I would never "predict" that Sergio would win at a major. He is weak and grossly overrated.

[AmenCorner]

I'm pretty sure he's serious about his game...

Yep, you nailed it. In today's coverage they were talking about the differences statistically. One guy averages 30 putts a round and is 170th on tour (or whatever) and goes to the nationwide tour. Then he supposedly cleans up his act and averages 29 putts to place 7th on the nationwide in putting.

In birdies, I think Adam Scott was something like 104th in birdies on tour with 3.25 per round. Anthony Kim is 2nd with 4.25 per round. Percentage wise a big difference but that's just one more birdie, one shot per round. It's really tight out there!

[BASHERBAKER69]

If Tiger pulls away from the field today in the 3rd round then it's all over and the major is his. Personally, I think Harrington will shoot a 65 or something today and Im counting on something magical from Phil to get him in contention and to turn up the heat this weekend.

Its a bit irritating that David Duval is not playing this week when apparently he qualified at the US Open.

The crowds are amazing and seem to be more educated than the fans were at The Buick.

[golfbarefoot]

I was a little bummed as well to not see Duval in the field. Duval qualifying for the US Open doesnt mean a whole lot, but finishing in 2nd place does..

[squaddie]

Based on PGA tour's scoring page it appears Tiger and Vijay are paired up today (Saturday). I don't think Vijay is bothered by Tiger, so should be interesting to see if Vijay can close the gap.

[egehoski]

Looks like as of right now at least, that Glover might be the one trying to close the gap. He's at -4 as of 3PM EST. It'd be something to see him contend on Sunday for his 2nd major of '09.
My gut feeling though, is that what everyone thinks the end result will be....will be what actually happens. And that is, Tiger winning.

[ControlJunkie]

Dont know how many of you are watching Tiger and Vijay on the feature group channel on DirecTV, but am I the only on that thinks that Michael Breed is just a little too hyper, even in the broadcast booth?? Dont get me wrong, I like the guy a lot, and he's probably forgotten more about golf than I'll ever know, but he's just cracking me up because he's going at a hundred miles an hour

[mcfc_nick]

the gap is closing

[mcfc_nick]

ive gotta say that im really enjoying this!

as im typing vijay eagles 7

[Zeph]

Vijay, Paddy, Glover, Els, Stenson all within 4 shots of Tiger. If Tiger doesn't start making birdies, this could be a very good sunday!

And Vijay just pushed another putt to miss his birdie. He's had at least two of those today, could be one shot off Tiger.

[Chilli Dipper]

Tiger has a habit of doing this: letting the field catch up to him, then putting the hammer down on the last few holes once they're all in the clubhouse. We'll see what happens starting on 16 later today.

[senorchipotle]

the gap is closing

tiger's just sandbagging it. he wants everyone to feel like they've got a chance, so at the moment they feel they can beat him, he crushes their dreams.

[ezmoney5150]

I'm time shifting on the Tivo. Vij just knocked another one close, boy he's playing good.

[Cussin hacker]

Dont know how many of you are watching Tiger and Vijay on the feature group channel on DirecTV, but am I the only on that thinks that Michael Breed is just a little too hyper, even in the broadcast booth?? Dont get me wrong, I like the guy a lot, and he's probably forgotten more about golf than I'll ever know, but he's just cracking me up because he's going at a hundred miles an hour

I'm with ya. He really knows his golf but he wears me out watching him. He has some great tips on his show. "The golf fix"

[Cussin hacker]

Paddy just birdies to tie and Ernie is one back. Looks like a good day tomorrow! I thought Tiger was going to run off with it.