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DAVID TOMS SECOND-ROUND LEADER THIRD ROUND 40# 3!7'2!33 s May 14, 2 011 NICK WATNEY RELIABILITY is the capacity of a person or system to perform and maintain their functions in routine circumstances, as well as extreme or unexpected circumstances. ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998 A proud partner of ©2011 JELD-WEN, inc. 5311_2_JW_Definition.indd 1 4/13/11 9:19 AM O’Meara Pleased with His Return at THE PLAYERS ifty-four-year-old Mark O’Meara may not have had very high expectations when he came F into this year’s PLAYERS Championship. He last appeared in the tournament in 2003 and returned to TPC Sawgrass this week by virtue of his win at the Champions Tour’s Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship. After rounds of 66-74 to open the tournament at 4-under, O’Meara, six n 18 career PLAYERS driving the ball, iron shots, putter. after capturing the Wells Fargo strokes off the lead, is right in the Championship starts prior And I didn’t want to give anything Championship last week in Charlotte. middle of the chase. to this year, David Toms has back early.” “I haven’t put myself in position “I made a couple of mistakes out exactly one top-10 finish—a His plan worked as he parred five going into Saturday this year,” there today, but I played some pretty tie for ninth in 2009. And of those of his first seven holes, with birdies McDowell said. “So I said to my good shots,” he said of his second 18 starts, he’s only made eight cuts. coming on No. 5 and No. 7. His only caddie walking to the first tee round. “I’m proud of myself, and So it comes as something of a bogeys came on No. 8 and No. 15, and [Thursday], ‘I’m missing being 4-under for two rounds, that’s a surprise that Toms finds himself he added four more birdies, with three in contention. Let’s go and put good score on this golf course.” in the lead at the halfway point of them coming on the back nine. ourselves in contention this Whether playing on the Champions of THE PLAYERS Championship. “I haven’t done anything great, weekend.’” Tour, where he is a two-time winner, or Toms opened the tournament haven’t made a lot of long putts He did. returning to the PGA TOUR, O’Meara, with a first-round, 6-under 66, or chipped in or anything like that. who is playing in his 661st PGA TOUR only his fifth sub-70 round at I’ve just played very, very solid.” event, has looked comfortable back on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course. One stroke behind Toms is Nick LEADERBOARD a TOUR where he last made a cut in He came back Friday with a 68. Watney, who made it to 9-under 1. David Toms -10 2009—at the British Open. “It seemed like early in my career through No. 11 Friday and then 2. Nick Watney -9 “There’s always pressure on around here, I was always trying to parred his final seven holes. A quartet T3. Luke Donald -8 me whether I’m playing here or in play the perfect shot,” said Toms. of players, Luke Donald, Lucas Glover, a Champions Tour event,” O’Meara T3. Lucas Glover -8 “I think the last few years I’ve just Graeme McDowell and Steve Stricker, said. “It does feel really good. This T3. Graeme McDowell -8 learned to try to play my game. I felt are tied for third at 8-under, with Glover is a world-class field on a world-class good about everything I was doing, seeking his second consecutive win T3. Steve Stricker -8 golf course.” MAY 14, 2011 | THE PLAYERS | PGATOUR.COM | 3 This year, THE PLAYERS include Tommy Zitiello’s memories Championship is using of founding Funk’s Punks in honor Facebook more than ever, of Fred Funk. The group has been among other social media going strong for 12 years. channels, to connect with its fans. Check into THE PLAYERS on Already, the tournament has Foursquare. Search “THE PLAYERS” launched “My PLAYERS Story” and find all of its fan venues, on Facebook as a way for fans to with specials happening all week. share their personal stories, memories For tips and specials, follow the Located between Nos. 10 and 18, just how difficult it is to reach and experiences from past PLAYERS. PGA TOUR on Foursquare at the JELD-WEN Stadium Village is an the green. Some of the stories already submitted foursquare.com/PGATOUR enclosed and air-conditioned venue that The JELD-WEN Stadium Village offers fans an interactive and engaging experience also includes video way to experience THE PLAYERS. games for fans to enjoy, as well as This area features several fan a wellness center that offers health enhancements, including a ball- screenings and information. If you purchased The Family Plan fitting and custom door-fitting As a part of the JELD-WEN package, redeem your Value Meal exhibit, courtesy of JELD-WEN’s Stadium Village, fans will have vouchers (for a hot dog, chips and “Perfect Fit” program, as well access to concessions, merchandise soda or water) at the Circle of as the PwC First Tee Challenge, a and outdoor seating, where they can Champions concessions behind No. 2 scaled version of the famous 17th watch the tournament telecast. Fans green or the All-American Grill at the hole that allows fans to discover can also purchase mixed drinks here. Food Court behind No. 16 green. MS Day at THE PLAYERS on Thursday tournament week. For a highlighted one of the many impactful donation of $5 to the National non-profits in our community and MS Society, fans can leave their kicked off an effort to encourage fans bikes for the full day and then to team up and ride their bikes to text the bike valet when they are the tournament to promote healthy ready to leave to have their bike exercise and environmental unlocked and ready to go. responsibility. MS volunteers will Guests are encouraged to meet provide a “bike valet” off ATP with friends, park their cars and Tour Boulevard through Sunday of “bike-pool” to the tournament. 4 World Golf Hall of Fame The World Golf Hall of Fame has display from all the inductees’ inducted 136 members since its careers in golf. Besides inception, including six from the the museum, the Hall TPC Sawgrass is open to the public Class of 2011—President George provides numerous daily for breakfast, lunch, happy H.W. Bush, Frank other interactive Bring your tournament ticket back hour and dinner. Chirkinian, Ernie Els, activities for golf and save: Doug Ford, Jock fans of all ages. s OFF 4(% 0,!9%23 3TADIUM Hutchison and The World Golf Hall s OFF $YES 6ALLEY Jumbo Ozaki. of Fame is located at the World Inside the Hall Golf Village in St. Augustine. are personal For more information, go to mementos on worldgolfhalloffame.org The PGA TOUR unveiled a new cell phone policy in 2011, meaning you no Connect with PGATOUR.COM from longer have to worry about separation anxiety because you were forced to your mobile device and follow all of leave your mobile device at home. But don’t be “that guy” who reminds the action while at the tournament. everyone why cell phones weren’t allowed on the course for so long and If you have an iPhone or Android follow these tips. phone, be sure to download the official PGA TOUR app, complete s 0UT YOUR PHONE ON SILENT s 5SE DESIGNATED AREAS THROUGHOUT with a customizable live leaderboard, the golf course when making s $ONT USE YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FOR player scorecards, live play-by-play or receiving phone calls (check video recording at any time during and the latest news and video. Don’t the course map for “Mobile Talk the week. have an iPhone or Android device? Locations”). Don’t worry—you can still access live scoring, player scorecards and more, all optimized for your mobile device, by visiting mobile.pgatour. com from your mobile web browser. Find out more by going to pgatour. com/multimedia/wireless. Get Ready for 2012 Now is the perfect time to make plans for THE PLAYERS 2012. For a limited time, the tournament will be offering good-any-one-day grounds tickets for $30 (plus applicable taxes and fees). This is a significant savings over this year’s prices. This special offer for the 2012 PLAYERS is valid during tournament week and 40# 3!7'2!33 s May 7-13, 2 012 through May 22. Visit the merchandise tents, the clubhouse golf shop or go to PGATOUR.COM/theplayers. MAY 14, 2011 | THE PLAYERS | PGATOUR.COM | 5 Through 36 holes, five players played Steve Stricker’s opening 69-67 the finishing stretch of Nos. 16, marks the first time in 44 career 17 and 18 in nine strokes. Alvaro rounds that he has shot consecutive Quiros (below) and Bill Lunde sub-70 rounds at THE PLAYERS. (both in the first round) and Robert Before this year’s PLAYERS, Stricker Garrigus and Derek Lamely had shot in the 60s in just two of (second round) finished with three his previews 42 attempts. consecutive birdies. Phil Mickelson on Friday also took nine strokes on the trio of holes—making eagle at No. 16, followed by a par at No. 17 For the second consecutive day, and a birdie on the closing hole.