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Woody Austin (-3) He's a pretty good player even though he hates himself most of the time. It's a ballstriker's course and he's a ballstriker. He's not a putter, though, and that's always the most important club on Sunday. If he's got a six-footer to beat Tiger, it would be an interesting test of nerves. Austin is in uncharted territory, and guys in his position just don't go low.
John Senden (-2) At 42, this Aussie is one of the better iron players on the tour. He came into Southern Hills leading the tour in greens in regulation. Since the course is Mid-Iron Central, it plays to his strength. Senden doesn't have much experience; he got his first tour win last year at the John Deere Classic, and this is only his second PGA Championship. He's way out of his league. His ball-striking could carry him to a decent finish, just not a victory.
Ernie Els (-1) The two-time U.S. Open champion's game is coming around. He's had trouble putting four good rounds together. In his favor, he racked up five birdies Saturday — that's more than Woods and Ames made together. He is over his knee injury now and his game and attitude are improving. Is he ready to win another major? It's difficult to tell. But he's six shots back, and I think that's too far.
