Tiger done?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

You hate to count out Tiger but as the weekend is growing closer he hasn't done much. He's still stuck at even par for the tourney and if i read correctly he hasn't had a round in the 60's at Augusta in 11 tries. I also believe only twice in 30 years has a winner outside of the Top 5 heading into the weekend won, Nicklaus was the last in '86. The odds are certaintly against him it seems.

[UNHWildCats]

He's still fot 10 holes today he needs to post a -3 in those 10 holes if he stands a chance... if hes within 5 shots going into the final round you cant count him out, hes deadly on sundays.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

He's still fot 10 holes today he needs to post a -3 in those 10 holes if he stands a chance... if hes within 5 shots going into the final round you cant count him out, hes deadly on sundays.

It'll be interesting to say the least. However, he just doesn't seem to have his mojo working, just barely missed a birdie putt as i type this. A couple things working against him, a stacked leader board and the chance for crappy weather tomorrow.

[Grizzaholic]

From a guy that doesn't watch much golf, play a little but don't watch very much, he sure didn't look very on his game yesterday or so far today. I have flipped the tv on a couple of times today and both times Tiger seemed like he was not really all there.

[UNHWildCats]

I actually think bad weather tomorrow helps him. If there forced to play two rounds Sunday it could be an advantage

In 2005 the leaders had to play the final half of their third round plus the fourt round Sunday, Tiger was 4 back Sunday morning and eventually won in a playoff.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

He's saved his a** with a clutch putt to stay at +1 for the tourney. I doubt he'll finish today with how slow his group is playing.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Tiger scratched and clawed to finish -1 for the day which puts him 7 shots behind the leader. He had a great approach shot at 17 to give him a birdie and then after hitting it into the woods on 18 and laying up on the 10th green he had a rediculous 3rd shot to help him save par. I still believe he's too far back with the anticipated weather and wind coming in for the weekend but it's shaping up to be a great final two rounds.

[UMass922]

I'm not counting him out yet, but he'll need some help even if he plays great. The fact that the guys at -8 and -7 are as of yet unproven at the major-tournament level makes it more interesting, I think; it would not be at all surprising to see them come back to the pack. It might ultimately prove to be Mickelson at -5 that Tiger has to catch. Finally getting under par for the tourney was huge, and I think it keeps him alive. But his margin for error is gone.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Only one Masters winner has started day three more than six strokes behind. Even Jack's tremendous run in 1986 started at only six strokes behind. So, from a historical point of view, Tiger has his work cut out for him. Bad weather might even work in his favor.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Tiger making some movement today. He's currently at -3 under overall and heading to amen corner. If the leaders at -10 after today i think he needs to get to -6 to have a good shot at it tomorrow.

[UNHWildCats]

-5 through three 4 shots off the lead... leaders are still on course, Tiger is two shots ahead of Michelson who has 7 holes to play.

[UNHWildCats]

the leader just dropped a shot, tiger trails by 3

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The day went kinda how i thought. The leader sits at -10 and Tiger is one shot off of what i thought he needed to be sitting at -5. They're calling for wind and sun tomorrow which figures to make the greens like ice. I don't see anyone posting a score lower than 68 and i wouldn't be surprised to see some 74-75's tomorrow. Tiger's certaintly in it but Immelman looks awfully tough. I think if he shoots even or +1 the tourneys his otherwise i like Flesch.

[tribe_pride]

The day went kinda how i thought. The leader sits at -11 and Tiger is one shot off of what i thought he needed to be sitting at -5. They're calling for wind and sun tomorrow which figures to make the greens like ice. I don't see anyone posting a score lower than 68 and i wouldn't be surprised to see some 74-75's tomorrow. Tiger's certaintly in it but Immelman looks awfully tough. I think if he shoots even or +1 the tourneys his otherwise i like Flesch.

Fixed leader's score

[paward]

I am not counting Tiger out by any means but those leaders will have a tough go tomorrow. Sunday does something to the players. That course is not very user friendly Sunday afternoons. I was impressed with Tigers play today.

[Eyes of Old Main]

Tiger has quite a mountain to climb, but he's not out of it by a long shot. Particularly if he gets off to a good start and can apply some pressure to the guys above him. I hope he chokes, but, then again, I've never been a big fan. If I were betting, I'd take the field, but I still wouldn't be surprised if he pulls it off.

[tribe_pride]

Tiger has quite a mountain to climb, but he's not out of it by a long shot. Particularly if he gets off to a good start and can apply some pressure to the guys above him. I hope he chokes, but, then again, I've never been a big fan. If I were betting, I'd take the field, but I still wouldn't be surprised if he pulls it off.

You are right that he is not out of it but has a tough climb. Any other player is out of it down by 6 and if a couple of other players had been able to put themselves between IMmelman and Woods I would say he was out of it. My guess is Woods finishes at either -9 or -10 meaning it is up to Immelman and Snedeker to lose (that was true anyways)

By the way, Woods choking? He is down 6. Probably needs a -7 or -8 at a minimum today to win. Choking was wrong choice of words.

[SideLine Shooter]

You are right that he is not out of it but has a tough climb. Any other player is out of it down by 6 and if a couple of other players had been able to put themselves between IMmelman and Woods I would say he was out of it. My guess is Woods finishes at either -9 or -10 meaning it is up to Immelman and Snedeker to lose (that was true anyways)

By the way, Woods choking? He is down 6. Probably needs a -7 or -8 at a minimum today to win. Choking was wrong choice of words.

That is why they call it GOLF. All the other 4-letter words were used.xeyebrowx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Well some people believe the Masters doesn't start until the back 9 on Sunday. Well the lead group is about to Tee off on 10. Immelman sits at -10 and Flesch is right there at -8. Snedeker has fallen off and Woods has bumbled around most of day failing to make up any ground. Scoring has been tough with the wind and dried out greens. Given Fleschs' consistency and smart play I like him to win it at -9.

[tribe_pride]

Immelman (except for his mess up on 16) has been solid in making up for any mistakes he made on the back 9. His putting has been very on and he has been able to make up for bad approaches with great touch around the green. He earned this win over 4 days.

Gutsy playing by Tiger when nothing went his way.

Good experience builder for Sneddeker.

[ngineer]

Tip of the hat to Immelman..With Tiger lurking and that double bogey on 16, it could have set the stage for a melt down; but he gathered and finished strong. It's amazing how close some of the missed shots are..another 'game of inches'..Tiger fought well, just didn't have all the 'mojo' working his way in this tournament. Still, finishing second is not chopped liver...

[Pards Rule]

Hey, how many of you enjoyed the showing of the original tape of the 78 Masters! It was great to see all those names I forgot about (Hubert Green, Rod Funseth) and the primitive graphics too! Anyway, I don't think I would recall but Hubert had to back away from a little 3-4 footer to tie on 18 to force a sudden death and some camera jockey snapped and he walked away and pointed to the dude. Some marshal loudly demanded "no pictures, PLEASE" and Green set up again - and missed! He must still be replaying that putt 30 years later! Anyway, glad to see the drumbeat of the Grand Slam media circus has been squelched! For another year.