SBS Championship, Round 3 - Game Thread

by Ryan Ballengee on Jan 9, 2010 4:00 PM EST Comment 75 comments

Lucas Glover has maintained a three shot lead over the winners-only field at the SBS Championship at Kapalua. He backed up his first round of -7 (66) with a 65 to finish 36 holes at -15 - right about on pace with Ernie Els' -31 performance in 2003. Defending champion Geoff Ogilvy is four back.

No player is over par, but Heath Slocum perilously sits on even par.

Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Here are the tee times for round three.

Some questions to answer:

Can Glover maintain his torrid pace and challenge Ernie Els' PGA Tour scoring record?
Will Geoff Ogilvy find it in his Footjoys to shoot 64 and take the lead?
Can Angel Cabrera simply overpower Kapalua to become a contender?
Will an American have the best chance to finally take this championship back on Sunday?

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Well if it is an American, I hope.......

it is Stricker or O’Hair…..and non-Americans….oh, say…. Ogilvy or Casey would be fine….and of course my choices have nothing to do with my fantasy team…….lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 9, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Help us Out

If your team name is different than your screen name here…..let us know what it is so we can follow each others progress. Also, what group you are in.

mine….. em66 Who Dats and in the First Group

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 9, 2010 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I like Cabreras chances.

But thats just me as I have always been a fan of El Duck. Super tournament so far and its great to see ALL the guys play. Tiger who ?

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 9, 2010 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Looks like more perfect weather out there – light winds – warm – lots of sun…lots of low scores to come.

Ogilvy might shoot 64, but it will take a 62 to take the lead – G Lover is playing too well.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 5:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

you see, Red...

…why I don’t play fantasy games ? I’m so gullible that I believe the friggin’ weather people ! Kona winds = higher scores, but they told us there would be light trade winds…oh well.

(but at least I know the difference in steam and fog…Mark Rolfing…when lava hits the ocean, it creates steam from the water up…fog drops from the clouds through cooling) :-D

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yep court perfect weather for going low

The pin locations are tight today though. Ok boys , enjoy the show,

Ryan, Good Call on posting a daily tournament blog. Its what we fans want and need and less TW chatter please,,,jumpn/progolf

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 9, 2010 5:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think they’re going to tuck a whole lot of pins this week. With all that has gone on the last 2 months, the Tour wants to put on a big show, which means lots of birdies and eagles.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Obi-Ping says:

No, No, No and yes. Here’s my beef with the SBS. Players are getting FedEx points based on LAST YEAR’S performance. Of course now the Tour and the sponsor have elevated the FedEx Cup to something approaching The Holy Grail…. Harrington is not only a great golfer he’s a fine actor as we’ll. For him to say at the end of a pro career people will want to know how many FedEx Cups a pro won (or words to that effect) and say it will a straight face. That’s, as Jon Lovitz used to say on SNL, “ACTING”!

by pingforever on Jan 9, 2010 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ping......I know you live in a fantasy land, but are you in

the fantasy golf?? If so, what is your team name and group……..and no, you do not get any Fedex Points for fantasy golf….lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 9, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOO

hahahahahaha

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 9, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

oh my !

looks like the wind is JUST a bit stiffer on the first tee than what the weather people were predicting.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 6:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Off to a blazing start in the booth – just HOW do these geniuses think that Glover is going to be tied for the lead before he takes the first tee ? He has a three shot lead over the guy he’s playing with, and only 5 guys (2 1/2 groups) are within 4. They just don’t waste time making dumb comments.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 6:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I

have this thing all figured out guys…I have put some Hawaiian tapes on, closed my eyes and saw some lovely women swaying softly…than I watched as the first groups went out…and your right,,,dumb comments….what broom closet do they keep Kelly in during the front part of the week?? stiffer wind? naw!!! it’s never stiff in Hawaii, only me after about 3-4 toonies…hahaha…Can’t you just see Easing and the lovely Wendy dying whilst watching this…I go with a ya 3irns…give um what for…STUB

by thinker on Jan 9, 2010 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry !!!!!

I wanted to add this before, and hit the post button too quickly…G-LOver is killing me…I don’t know why I didn’t pick him, cause I like his game…Oh Well…if he could just DITCH THE CHEW…where’s his wife…she sure can’t think that’s good…Imagine kissing lips full of “backy juice”…YUCK O…saw him spitting on the course, only thing he didn’t do is spit in the cup…STUB

by thinker on Jan 9, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

hey now – if you don’t like the way he’s livin’…you just leave the short haired country boy alone :-D

(for your viewing pleasure…yep – the same guy from the Geico commercial and still one of the best concerts you’ll see)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs4y5si8DGs

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

COURT,

It’s not just about image, but what about the germs…I smoked myself, for far too many years, and somehow it just didn’t look right to see some guys walking down the fairway smoking and than flicking the butt out…just sayin here…STUB

by thinker on Jan 9, 2010 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

well just for you – I’ll text G Lover’s wife and make sure you don’t have to kiss him. (ducking)

you lost me – you were worried about the germs from cigarette butts being flipped aside on the fairway ? (dodging the left hook and retreating)

I’m not a big smoking fan either, but as long as butts aren’t being tossed on dry grass, it doesn’t bother me. Guess I got used to the chew in high school. best friend chewed – he drove an AMC Ambassador station wagon (so he could carry his keyboards) and it always had a hilarious brown streak on the driver’s side. As long as the smoke isn’t blown in my face or juice splashed on me – I don’t let that stuff bother me.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And now we know Tilghman doesn't pay attention to her own broadcasts

it’s only been on the Thursday AND Friday broadcasts – yes – we know Lucas Glover’s biggest sports thrill wasn’t winning the US Open – it was running the hill with the Clemson football team before a game.

can she BE more useless ?

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

oh dear lord – now she’s asking Rolfing if being a US Open winner is an advantage at Kapalua now that there are three US Open winners at the top of the leaderboard…where’s that pink slip ?

Three days into the season and I’m ready to watch the NFL with Chris Collinsworth and Al Michaels instead of golf.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I WOULD DO MORE

parry and thrust with Court, but “da boyz and da eagles” are comin on the tube..that’s the cowboys Court..Roof is closed up tonight, the weather is only 22 right now in the big D of Texas…I really don’t dislike the Cowboys, only their weaselly (got that from Wendy) owner, Ol Smiley Jones…see ya tamara guys…GO BIG WIEZE

by thinker on Jan 9, 2010 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Have the Cowboys ever actually been IN Dallas ? Or were they there and moved out to Arlington ?

At least Romo and McNabb don’t have to throw in the Kona winds tonight.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And that's why they're the pros and I'm not...

…oh my – G Lover, 2nd shot at 15, ball slightly below his feet needing a shot that turns to the left – heavy wind gusts – figures 3-iron and 3-wood end up in the same spot – so NATURALLY…he wants to hit Driver off the deck…and nearly pulls it off. He needed just a few extra yards of turn to find the green.

AMAZING

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Court.....I've got that shot.....its just at my age I keep forgetting to put it in my bag....????

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 9, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lmao ! The only place I take that shot is the bowling alley

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 9, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Cousin Lucas and I...

by handicapismyswing on Jan 10, 2010 1:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Share the same last name, but there all similarities end. What a swing, and a gutsy shot!!! I will be glued to the set tomorrow!

by handicapismyswing on Jan 10, 2010 1:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Red Tees......good for you......moved up one more

to 2nd…..have a good day tomorrow and you could win the week……I moved up from 19th to 12th. Jumpn/Progolf looks like he had a good day in the other group….he may be in the lead…..so is that other group kinda like a “mini-tour”?……lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 9, 2010 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So, does anyone know if there is any truth to the rumor

that Philadelphia is going to get an NFL franchise next year???? What a game for the boyz and I got to see Dubya high fiving Jonesey in the owners box…..good nite for the boyz, they are looking scary good right now and they made the Eagles look like a bad high school team. …….Not good for my Saints.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 9, 2010 11:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My Boyz...

Lookin’ strong. The Iggles drilled the Giants, then the Vikes drilled the Giants. In the meantime, the Boyz drilled the Philly team in consecutive games. Looks like a great matchup next Sunday. I’m pulling for the Saints next weekend, even though a Cowboys win and a Saints loss puts the Boyz at home for a shot at the Bowl. Beat the best to be the best, Ii always say!

by handicapismyswing on Jan 10, 2010 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hey – they were in the playoffs and dominated lil’ Manning…but the Cowboys will have to play on the bayou to get to the Superbowl…not in underneath the big screen TV in Dallas.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Court......That bayou is frozen over right now......hopefully

the Saints can thaw out get back to where they were early on. The Boyz will have their hands full in Minnesota……the next couple of weeks could be interesting.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hopefully more interesting than those two games yesterday…whew

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The Eagles were hot to end the season,

but they don’t match up well with the Cowboys and it really shows up their weaknesses. The Jets believe they can walk on water, and with that attitude they could continue to surprise…..and Palmer and McNabb were both awful……really AWFUL…….

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For the Stubster

Funny how time can change our perceptions. Arnold Palmer smoked while he played during much of his career. If you really, did advertisements for Camels. em66: No I’m not into Fantasy Golf.

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 4:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

That's "If you remember"....

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 6:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

3 for 3

Not too bad… As has been said, experience on this course is an advantage and Oglivy has that over Glover. It’ll take another round before we can find out about an American winner. After Glover, Ryan Moore is our next best hope. Speaking of experience, Appleby won three years in a row…what has happened to his game? I don’t believe he even made the top 125 for this year. Should be a good final round. A 500 yd. opening par four… That’s a lot of grass to mow…..

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 6:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

About #28

Heath Slocum may not be playing very well this week – but he’ll be the big winner very soon with child #2 just about to be born. Practice hasn’t been the priority in the Slocum house lately.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 11:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I've been reading all the "complaints" about TGC announcers,

and I gotta agree….they are atrocious. Kelly makes me want to puke with her continuous dribble…..I mean, if she said 2 meaningful words yesterday I would be surprised. Faldo is not as bad, but Lerner……barf…..everytime I heard him, he was repeating some article he wrote on TGC.com…..surely he can come up with more than that……well, maybe not.

I would gladly listen to Johnny Miller every tournament…..at least he’s not boring and he doesn’t kiss up to the players…..if you listen to other announcers, every shot is a 10 on the difficulty scale and all good shots are way over hyped….with Miller, he’ll tell you a shot is easy, and then when it’s screwed up, he’ll say so. Give me Miller!

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Miller says EVERY shot is easy…to him. To listen to him, he never missed a shot in his career. He never describes a shot or situation before it is hit – just gives 20/20 analysis on what a mistake it was to hit into a lake or bunker…thanks Johnny, we were all thinking he INTENDED to yank that ball into the hazard. Intollerable arrogance.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, I tolerate it quite well.....lol lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s all yours…though I do still give him credit for one of the funniest lines ever during an LPGA tournament years ago. Extremely short par 3 – shot gets yanked WAY left into the woods – Miller says, “guess the lie wasn’t very good.” I about fell off the couch laughing. Of course, he didn’t finish the weekend – he was excused that day.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I like him because he is so different than

the rest. TGC sucks, and I hate to be critical, but it looks like we’ll be watching them more and more. I love Feherty, especially his line about Pelosi….anybody with enough guts to say that is OK in my book….lol lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

love Feherty – mostly because he calls it like he sees it without putting down the players

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

good point.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Feherty.....

Supports our troops, and gets what it is to appreciate being a U.S. Citizen, though he just got his citizenship. He offers up analysis, while still having a sense of humor. No cookie cutter in site there. Miller, though i despise his (knowitallness) is still better than the TGC brood. I’m still trying to find a keeper in that bunch. Awful.

"The game is swell when it's played well."

by Fairways and Grins on Jan 10, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

TGC - ON/OFF

The problem (if there is one) is if you want to watch golf, The Golf Channel is the only port in the storm… The broadcasters are an never ending source of fodder for derisive comments. Obviously our caustic remarks about Kelly, that have gone on from day one, are having ZERO impact on her career. She’s working! Besides criticizing her is like shooting fish in a barrel….. “I hate to be critical”???? Now that’s funny!

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 12:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

then again – if nothing is being said, they’ll take it as approval

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Or maybe it means no one is watching, which is how you lose your job in broadcasting.

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

they don’t get their viewership numbers from blog posts

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Now that sucks......are you sure!!! I thought we were the most informed

opinions on the planet…….ssssssssssssssssssssssss….that’s the air going out of my ego….arggghh.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hey – Nielson is just a bunch of soulless numbers – we’re the ones providing the depth :-)

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Shoot.....I KNOW I'm deep!!!....lol lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

TGC definitely...

Must not care about our opinions…As the only game in town for golf…They must think we’ll watch or else. They may soon find that or else beats…. their current programming.

"The game is swell when it's played well."

by Fairways and Grins on Jan 10, 2010 12:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Being the only game in town really allows them to wallow

in mediocrity. I don’t watch anything but golf….and enjoy the European Tour because I don’t have to listen to the buffoons. Even the guys on the NW Tour are better. go figure.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that or there are some seriously incriminating pictures in a few safe deposit boxes :-D

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Court

email me. I have a question for you.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

otay panky

GEEZ ! I missed the first 5 minutes of the Ravens v Pats game and the Pats are down 14 points ! Didn’t expect this.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Since this has turned into a referendum on TGC

Not long ago, there was an article on the TGC blog about the upcoming Trump show. I counted three pages, 22 comments ALL expressing various degrees of distain for Trump and the show. Where else would the company get feedback other than their blog? I’ve said before, I don’t think we (age 55+) are the target audience. I think Michael Breed sounds like the Billy Mays (RIP) of golf, much too shrill. Big Break is unbearably redundant. How many panes of glass can you break or walls to be hit over???? Apparently a bunch! Maybe those guys in the 18-35 demographic think these shows are terrific.

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ping.....I enjoyed the Big Break for awhile, kinda like

American Idol…..can’t watch it anymore….only the faces change. Lasted about 10 minutes with Breed. You may be right….I’m now to old to enjoy The Golf Channel…..arggggh…yeah, shoot me, and put me out of my misery.

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sort of agree – the golf skills have gotten better since they started picking players with more tournament experience – but the editing that manufactures personality conflicts gets old fast

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Uh-Oh.....it's 32* here now.....hasn't been that warm in days.....

talk to you guys later….going to play…..and work on my tan. lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

don't forget

your sunscreen !

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

24-0 Can you believe the NE fans are booing??? Maybe they

should come back in another life as a Saints fan…..lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

so much for intelligent fans up there – a QB with cracked ribs, no Welker, weak DB’s, sketchy O-line…gotta be a little more supportive no matter what happens under circumstances like those

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is is just me or ..............

Did anyone else see that Kelly was trying to show some cleve. during yesterdays broadcast. ?

em66 , The onlt mini-tour is hanging just below your belt. LOLOL We only have 31 in our fanatasy 2 league, and 30 of them are behind. :o)

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 10, 2010 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sensitive, are we......Good job on #1

You’re killing me so I have to gig you somehow…..lol

Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!

by em66 on Jan 10, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I e mailed ya the list.

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 10, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok it was only me that saw cleve on Kelly T.

Maybe I confused cleve. with a microphone wire that was hanging down LOL it was pretty thin.

Court, You were correct yesterday saying Nobilo had a better tour record than Chamblee. I somehow reversed them in my anger while commenting. Good catch on the correction.

The Patriots suck today.

My dog isn’t happy seeing the suitcases coming out.

jumpn/progolf

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 10, 2010 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

sorry – missed the Tilghman cleavage sighting – I’ve developed a relfex action that changes the channel when her voice comes up

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jan 10, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kelly Tilghman's Cleavage!?!

C’mon Jumper….

by pingforever on Jan 10, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahaha ping

Ok maybe it was the Barcardi’s But geez my eyes are not that bad, we have a 62" High Def. at the club. Maybe I was hoping for something positive about Tilghman.. hahaha

"pain is only weakness leaving the body"

by progolf on Jan 10, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

OMG,

the sun is shining, the birds are singing and there is a giant rainbow overhead…out of the deep freeze, with a temp above freezing….AND THE BOYZ WON LAST EVENING..I think they got the big MO on their side right now…Trouble in Minnesota?..NAAA…life is a good martini, cigar and a blonde (oops, that’s tigers line)…Have a good trip Jumpin, and stay away from the tables where Sir Charles is….STUB

by thinker on Jan 10, 2010 3:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs