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September 27, 2010, Monday
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UNPREDICTABILITY will be the watchword for the final round at the Tour Championship with a plethora of winning scenarios looming for the prestigious FedExCup and uncertain weather in the forecast.
American Jim Furyk established a one-shot lead after 54 holes in the elite-field event but the world No. 6 has a host of challengers breathing down his neck with a chance to clinch the US$10 million bonus on offer.
"A lot can happen tomorrow," South African Retief Goosen said after ending another muggy day at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta just one stroke behind Furyk in the final playoff event. "Nobody really knows who's going to win it (the FedExCup) yet, and we're going to have some different weather. It's going to be quite a turnaround from the last three days."
Tee times for the final round have been brought forward by almost three hours with showers and thunderstorms forecast in the East Lake area.
Goosen, winner here in 2004, needs to clinch the Tour Championship to give himself an opportunity to land FedExCup honors and he will be keeping a close eye on Furyk.
"Jim doesn't put it in too much trouble," Goosen said after shooting a four-under-par 66 for a seven-under total of 203. "He's going to be a tough guy to beat, and in a way I feel like if I finish ahead of him tomorrow, I win.
Tied for second
"I'm not really thinking about the FedExCup. I want to try and win the tournament tomorrow, and whatever happens behind me happens."
Britain's Luke Donald, who will go into the final round tied for second with Goosen, also has Furyk in his sights. "Jim is very steady and he didn't do much wrong today," said Donald, who carded a 71 after being paired with Furyk in the third round.
"But I know if I go out and shoot a good number, somewhere in the sixties, I'm going to have a chance.
"I'm in great position. This is the last Sunday of the regular Tour and I've got a chance to win it all."
Fellow Briton Paul Casey is also in the double title hunt, having started this week as one of the top-five players in the FedExCup points standings.
"The pressure will be there tomorrow for everybody, the guy leading and the guys just behind," Casey said after ending the third round tied for fifth. "I'm not completely out of it, but I would have liked to have been a bit closer. I'm just trying to win a golf tournament, and I'm not trying to worry about the big cheque at the end of it. I'm far enough back right now, I can be aggressive.
"I'll try and put some pressure on them (the leaders), let it go and fire at the pins a little bit more. As far as I'm concerned, I've got nothing to lose."
American Jim Furyk established a one-shot lead after 54 holes in the elite-field event but the world No. 6 has a host of challengers breathing down his neck with a chance to clinch the US$10 million bonus on offer.
"A lot can happen tomorrow," South African Retief Goosen said after ending another muggy day at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta just one stroke behind Furyk in the final playoff event. "Nobody really knows who's going to win it (the FedExCup) yet, and we're going to have some different weather. It's going to be quite a turnaround from the last three days."
Tee times for the final round have been brought forward by almost three hours with showers and thunderstorms forecast in the East Lake area.
Goosen, winner here in 2004, needs to clinch the Tour Championship to give himself an opportunity to land FedExCup honors and he will be keeping a close eye on Furyk.
"Jim doesn't put it in too much trouble," Goosen said after shooting a four-under-par 66 for a seven-under total of 203. "He's going to be a tough guy to beat, and in a way I feel like if I finish ahead of him tomorrow, I win.
Tied for second
"I'm not really thinking about the FedExCup. I want to try and win the tournament tomorrow, and whatever happens behind me happens."
Britain's Luke Donald, who will go into the final round tied for second with Goosen, also has Furyk in his sights. "Jim is very steady and he didn't do much wrong today," said Donald, who carded a 71 after being paired with Furyk in the third round.
"But I know if I go out and shoot a good number, somewhere in the sixties, I'm going to have a chance.
"I'm in great position. This is the last Sunday of the regular Tour and I've got a chance to win it all."
Fellow Briton Paul Casey is also in the double title hunt, having started this week as one of the top-five players in the FedExCup points standings.
"The pressure will be there tomorrow for everybody, the guy leading and the guys just behind," Casey said after ending the third round tied for fifth. "I'm not completely out of it, but I would have liked to have been a bit closer. I'm just trying to win a golf tournament, and I'm not trying to worry about the big cheque at the end of it. I'm far enough back right now, I can be aggressive.
"I'll try and put some pressure on them (the leaders), let it go and fire at the pins a little bit more. As far as I'm concerned, I've got nothing to lose."
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