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GET THERE EARLY
Because inclement weather is forecast, players in groups of three will tee off from 8 to 10 a.m. at holes 1 and 10. Tournament organizers said they are aiming for a 3 p.m. finish to avoid anticipated thunderstorms.
BY THE NUMBERS
17
Greens in regulation hit in yesterday's third round by Jim Furyk, who moved into a tie for 11th place. Robert Allenby and J.J. Henry also hit 17 greens yesterday.
213
54-hole cut for the AT&T National, with 71 players advancing to the final round by shooting at least 3 over par. The third round began with 83 players.
351
Yards Fred Couples drove the ball at No. 18. It was the longest drive in the third round.
QUOTABLE I
"Guys who win a lot, they are familiar with that position. I am not familiar with that position."
Steve Stricker, who shot a 4-under-par 66 in the third round to move one shot behind leader Tom Pernice Jr.
QUOTABLE II
Very few weeks is there one guy that's running away with the tournament. . . . Ultimately on Sunday, you have to step up to the plate and get it done. "
Tom Pernice Jr., on the crowded leader board at the AT&T National
QUOTABLE III
"Yeah, to make birdie on the last hole is really going to make dinner taste a lot better tonight."
Anthony Kim, whose birdie 3 on the 18th left him three shots off the lead at 7 under
GOING GREEN
John Merrick leads the field in greens in regulation after three rounds. Merrick has hit 44 of 54 greens (81.5 percent), including 14 of 18 yesterday.
A ROYAL RUMBLE
The top two players from the British Open qualifying money list after the completion of the AT&T National are exempt for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The British Open money list comprises winnings from the U.S. Open and Players Championship plus four other events, including the AT&T. Tommy Armour III is fifth ($589,780) and could overtake Rocco Mediate, who is second ($866,030).
WAY BEHIND
Defending AT&T National champion K.J. Choi shot a second straight 1-over 71 and is 10 shots behind the leader. Choi made three bogeys yesterday but closed with consecutive birdies. He is tied for 45th entering today's final round.
NEARLY PERFECT
Robert Allenby hit 13 of 14 fairways (92.9 percent) and 17 of 18 greens (94.4 percent) yesterday. The Aussie completed his round at 3-under-par 67 and is tied for ninth at 6 under for the tournament.
