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Mathew Goggin Leads by Three After Three
Despite a 2 1/2 hour rain delay, Mathew Goggin shot one under par 71 to post an 8 under par 208, the highest 54 hole total by a leader in nearly two decades. Leading by three strokes over five others tied at 205, Goggin has said leading after the first or second round matters not at all. When asked about leading after the third round, “That’s an interesting situation,†he said. “Expectations are rising. You’re three in front, you expect to win, don’t you? But it’s a tough golf course, and I’m going to feel the same amount of pressure tomorrow as what I did today. It’s a great opportunity.” Not that it will be easy at the House that Jack Built.
Despite a 2 1/2 hour rain delay, Mathew Goggin shot one under par 71 to post an 8 under par 208, the highest 54 hole total by a leader in nearly two decades. Leading by three strokes over five others tied at 205, Goggin has said leading after the first or second round matters not at all. When asked about leading after the third round, “That’s an interesting situation,” he said. “Expectations are rising. You’re three in front, you expect to win, don’t you? But it’s a tough golf course, and I’m going to feel the same amount of pressure tomorrow as what I did today. It’s a great opportunity." Not that it will be easy at the House that Jack Built.
Mr. Goggin has never won on the PGA Tour so no one knows what to expect from him. In a game as weird as golf he could show up tomorrow and find his best game to be mediocre, letting even the guys who are five shots back into the mix. Two years ago he was tied with Aaron Oberholser at the AT&T National Pro-Am, had issues with mud on the ball early and posted a smooth 78 while Mr. Oberholser went on to victory.
Mike Weir shot the best round of the day, a 68, to put him into the last group with Mr. Goggin. Matt Kuchar went eagle-birdie on holes 15 and 16 to post a 71 and join the party at 5 under par. Jerry Kelly was among that crowd, despite 34 putts led to a 73. Justin Rose had a 70 and Kenny Perry a 74 thus finding themselves peering up at Mr. Goggin’s backside.
“The guys at 3 under are in this golf tournament,” Perry said. “If Mathew has an off day tomorrow, it brings the whole field in.” Very very true on a course that is playing more like a late model US Open than a normal tour stop. Phil Mickelson shot himself to nine shots back and very much out of the contest.
I haven’t seen a weather report for Ohio as of this writing, but if the wind blows who knows what will happen. Remember that last year K.J. Choi was five shots back heading into the final round and walked off the 18th hole as the champion golfer of the week. Watch out for Mr. Weir, he played great in wicked weather, and I have a feeling he’ll be very hard to beat in the final group tomorrow.
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
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WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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