Round 3: JT Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

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Oct. 17, 2009
By PGATOUR.COM Staff

The first groups are ready to tee off in Round 3 of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Here's how it sets up:

Groups We're Watching

Tee time	Players
1:50 p.m. ET, Hole No. 1		Troy Matteson, Matt Kuchar, Chad Campbell Kuchar, who is one shot back, has a real chance at opening the Fall Series with two consecutive victories.
1:30 p.m. ET, Hole No. 1		Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Scott Piercy In just his sixth tournament on the PGA TOUR, Fowler finds himself paired with Jim Furyk on a Saturday. Very impressive.
1:20 p.m. ET, Hole No. 1		Tom Pernice, Jr., Parker McLachlin, Jeev M. Singh Pernice is trying to become the latest player to win on the PGA TOUR after turning 50. The most recent? Fred Funk.

EXPERT PREVIEW: PGA TOUR on-site correspondent Fred Albers previews Saturday's round:

Saturday's forecast

Sunny
Temp: 90 high/64 low
Mainly sunny and hot. Light winds.

How will Scott Piercy handle the weekend? He's a new father and in contention at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals For Children Open. Piercy and his wife had a baby boy at 9 p.m. on Thursday night, then on just a few hours sleep, Piercy went on to shoot a 4-under 67 and is 11 under for the championship.

The weather won't be a problem at TPC Summerlin this weekend. It has been perfect for the first two days and the forecast calls for 90-degree weather on Saturday and Sunday. The warm conditions will make the course play faster as fairways and greens get firm, but the absence of wind should once again mean low scores.

Matt Kuchar looks like a man at peace with his life both professionally and personally. The Georgia Tech graduate won two weeks ago at Turning Stone and is now in contention again. On the personal side, Kuchar and wife Sybi welcomed Carson Wright into their family on July 2. The new baby makes for hectic travel, but it's hard not to notice the smile on Matt's face no matter what he shoots on the course.

Stat of the Day

In his last 12 October starts dating back to 2006, Troy Matteson has seven top-10 finishes. He has been in the top-30 in nine of his last 12 October starts.

The Film Room

	Round 2 Highlights: 2009 Shriners Hospitals Open Troy Matteson and Chad Campbell are tied at 13-under par after Round 2 of the 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Watch it
	J.J. Henry on his second-round 63 Chuck Garbedian & John Maginnes with the PGA TOUR Live Team on SIRIUS 209 & XM 146 spoke with J.J. Henry after his 63 in Round 2. Watch it
	Shot of the Day: October 16, 2009 Davis Love III chips in for eagle on the par-5 9th hole during Round 2 of the 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Watch it