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US Open final round

by Pranav S - BBC Sport (U5268639) 17 June 2007

The final round of the US Open gets under way at Oakmont at 1450 BST.

Aaron Baddeley must be sweating bullets somewhere in the confines of his hotel room. Just one round of golf stands between the 26-year-old Australian and a first major, only it's not quite as simple as that.

When Baddeley tees off at 2000 BST, he'll have the Tiger on his back, as well as millions of worldwide eyes wondering whether he'll crack under pressure playing with the major-winning machine.

However, the fact that Woods has never won one of his 12 majors when he hasn't led after the third round should give Baddeley a sliver of hope.

But then there's the little group hanging around not too far off the pace to contend with.

English duo Justin Rose and Paul Casey, along with Stephen Ames and Bubba Watson at five over, are three shots behind Baddeley. A couple of moments of inspiration from one of these boys and it's squeaky bum time for the Australian.

It looks set to go right down to the wire, but let's be honest, the Australian faces the most gruelling, challenging and downright thrilling 18 holes ever - and doesn't Tiger know it.

"They're going to be dealing with emotions that they've probably never dealt with before," said Woods when asked about whether Baddeley, Casey and Rose would crack under the pressure in the final round.

So what are your thoughts? Will Baddeley have the iron gut to hold off the challenge of Woods and the chasing pack? Is the trophy set to go down under once more after Geoff Ogilvy's success from last year?

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comment by eyegone(Joint 2009 PDC WC Prediction Champ) (U7072048)

posted Jun 17, 2007

Tiger or Cabrerra for the win, and the winning score +5

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comment by sir_alans_wallet (U1568171)

posted Jun 17, 2007

Rose hasn't dropped a shot on the last 6 holes all week if he can get a couple of birdies +7 or +8 will do it

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comment by AndyRAC (U7186829)

posted Jun 17, 2007

What is wrong with the Brits? Is it that they simply aren't good enough or as the Aussies say ,' have no ticker', i.e have no bottle? Before the 4th round started I knew what wold happen, so disappointing. Tiger to win....

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posted Jun 17, 2007

comment by chumbawumba2
posted 3 Days Ago

I've got money on Jim Furyk, so when he wins on Monday morning, remember to quote me !

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Posted on Day One. It's getting interesting !

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comment by chris1183 (U8176884)

posted Jun 17, 2007

I hope Fasth can finish in the top 4, got him at 25/1 ew. This is some final round!

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comment by boakie (U8677370)

posted Jun 17, 2007

Tiger drops a shot from the middle of the fairway - come on Angel!

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comment by sirtoongospel (U1831469)

posted Jun 18, 2007

'They are falling away one by one.
Casey is out of it now. Surely Cabrera will fall away, he is bound 2 choke.'

Good call - not!!!

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comment by davegirling (U8393550)

posted Jun 18, 2007

So Geoff Ogilvy does not like the bunkers as he cannot go for the green after getting in them. I thought that was the idea. Bunker= missed fairway= not a good shot. Get it back in play and carry on, just like the rest of us golfers in the real world!

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comment by Board Stupid (U819665)

posted Jun 18, 2007

Well done Angel Cabrera - I thought the pressure might have got to him but he held on - despite Woods and Furyk snapping at his heels.

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comment by Golfbug (U1702519)

posted Jun 18, 2007

Fantastic U.S Open.
Who would bet against him making it an Open Double next month.

Intersting that the U.S Open winner played at Wentworth a couple of weeks ago.
That will give Ernie and the European Tour something to smile about.

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