What's the point of same-length irons?
First of all let me ask my devoted readers a question: if you've ever had back pain, did you ever describe it to a doctor or anyone who's listening as your 'quadratus lumborum' wasn't working? Or if your 'iliacus, longissimus thoracis' were over-working? In all honesty it just took me two minutes to write the previous two sentences, so I can't imagine what golf reporters thought when Bryson answered why his BACK was sore over the last few weeks. Honestly, who is this guy? Hell I'd even go so far as pulling a DJ Tanner and calling him a straight up nerd bomber. Google Blogspot is even telling me those words are spelled incorrectly with the red squiggly line underneath, now THAT should tell you all you need to know. For someone who answers why their back has been acting up with the above (not spelling it out again), it should come as no surprise that this maniac uses all the same length irons in his entire bag. The only difference is the loft on the clubface. Moving on, I'm getting angry just thinking about it.
Tiger birdies 18 and you better believe he'll be bringing it on Sunday:
In one of the best moments from the weekend so far, Tiger walked in his final hole birdie putt which was accompanied by a subtle fist pump which brought him back to -7 after a third round 69 at Bay Hill. After three rounds in the tournament Tiger has gone 68, 72, 69 and with that type of momentum heading into the final round, the Sunday red should be as violent as ever. He'll be paired with Bud Cauley as well, good luck to him because he's going to need it.
Rickie double-bogeys 18 and I'm holding my breath for a big run:
Just as Tiger was building momentum at the end of his round, Rickie was losing it. A costly 6 on the final par 4 of the course dropped him back to -8, albeit still in contention. As the host of the tournament, there is no other stop on tour where I want Rickie to win more except for maybe Augusta. You can read about how Arnold Palmer's spirit entered Rickie's soul as the ambassador of the game and it has truly shown throughout the coverage at Bay Hill over the past two years.
If Rory keeps putting he'll be in the winners circle:
Rory caught absolute fire on the back nine of his round on Saturday with an eagle and two birdies and currently sits in solo third place at -10. The key to his game during this round was his putting, which hasn't been as consistent as he'd hope to start 2018 but it came out to play and it's about time. Take what you want from his round what you will, but it was his post-round comments which will undoubtedly spark controversy (yet again) regarding rowdy and idiotic patrons at golf courses. No comment from me at this time.
Early pairings could make big splash ahead of leaders:
Before any of the leaders hit the practice green ahead of the third round on Saturday, Jason Day was firing a 5-under 67 as one of the early groups to head out at Bay Hill. Reverting back to my comments about the Tiger effect, Day was able to play the game we all know he can play and quietly get himself back into the mix. It should be an incredible final round on Sunday with a totally jacked up leader board. Maybe we'll get another playoff...in fact to keep with the spirit of March Madness, I'd bet on it.
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