Heading into "Glory's Last Shot!" (worst non-porn-related nickname ever, by the way),
Phil Mickelson was the favorite. Partly because he usually plays very well at the PGA Championship, and
partly mostly because there wasn't much else to choose from.
But as usually happens, unexpected players emerge, and by Sunday afternoon, the leaderboard looks nothing like we thought it would three days prior.
Philbert begin the fourth round tied for 13th, and he's 2-under through 10 holes this afternoon (2-over for the week). He's currently tied for ninth, but would be in better shape if not for
Ben Curtis and
Sergio Garcia, who are playing just as well or better.
On the upside, Lefty hasn't shot himself out of contention, something he's been quite good at during his career.
In less rosy news,
J.B. Holmes, numero uno heading into the weekend, got off to a dismal start today (well, after completing this third round earlier this morning). Here's his card through six holes: triple, bogey, bogey, par, bogey, birdie. Needless to say, he'll probably have to fire a 20 on the back to have a chance. Which is to say, thanks for coming, dude.
Oh, and for those of you following
Michelle Wie's father's round,
Charlie Wi is currently at 1-over for the week, even par today, and tied for fourth. If only his daughter had his game. Maybe things would turn around if she dropped the "e." At this point, it can't hurt.
If I've said it once, I've said it a billion times. Tiger Woods has skewed our take on golf tournaments. It isn't that easy to win. It just isn't.
