Groups we're watching: Legends Reno-Tahoe, Rd. 3

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Aug. 2, 2008

All times eastern.

Parker McLachlin, John Merrick, Nick Flanagan
Tee time: 3:50 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 0
Why you should watch: This is a golden opportunity for McLachlin to erase the disappointment of the AT&T Classic in May, when a third-round 73 was his only blip of the week. McLachlin has made marked improvement this season -- he sits a respectable 93rd in FedExCup points, and his 62 on Friday was testament to his talent. Again, the third round will be key to his tournament.

2008 Stat Comparison

Player	Events Played	Cuts Made	1st	2nd	3rd	Top 10	Top 25	Scoring Avg.
McLachlin	19	14	--	--	--	2	5	71.74
Merrick	19	14	--	--	1	3	6	70.88
Flanagan	20	10	--	--	--	1	3	71.75

Larry Mize, Brian Davis, Bob Estes
Tee time: 3:38 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 0
Why you should watch: Yep. Mize has been playing the PGA TOUR this year as a tuneup for the Champions Tour (he turns 50 next month), but you know what? Even though he's one of the shortest hitters out there, he still finds a way to score. Of course, a lot of that is putting; he used only 25 putts on Friday when he closed with three straight birdies for a 66. Can a man in his late forties win on TOUR? Ask Kenny Perry.

2008 Stat Comparison

Player	Events Played	Cuts Made	1st	2nd	3rd	Top 10	Top 25	Scoring Avg.
Mize	13	5	--	--	--	1	2	72.53
Davis	22	14	--	--	--	1	6	70.97
Estes	19	9	--	--	--	1	3	71.34

Charles Warren, Carlos Franco, Jason Gore
Tee time: 3:03 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 5
Why you should watch: All three of these guys need to go low on Saturday to put themselves into a position top win, and all three have the gene within. Franco is finally starting to make some noise in the 2008 season; he got his card back at the 2007 q-school but has banked only $300,000 though this week. His best finish of the year, a tie for 14th, came last week at the RBC Canadian Open. At 162nd in the FedExCup standings, its now or never.