EMIRATES AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Live Coverage of the 2012 Emirates Australian Open from The Lakes Golf Course in Sydney Australia
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12/8/2012 5:55:13 AM | PGA MediaFraser and B.Jones both drop a shot on 18 to finish at -2 (T9). -
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12/8/2012 6:02:50 AM | PGA MediaAnd the contenders are:
1st at -7 - Senden
2nd at -5 - Rose
T3rd at -4 - M.Jones, Senior, Pratt
T6th at -3 - Appleby, Stanley, Percy
T9th at -2 - Millar, Scott, Geary, Stolz, Goggin, S.Jones, Cullen, B.Jones, Fraser -
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12/8/2012 6:45:47 AM | PGA MediaWe will be back in the morning to cover the final round of the Emirates Australian Open. Its sure to be a great showdown with so many great players within 5 shots of the lead and with the wind expected to increase again in the afternoon, one of the players teeing off in the morning could post a score good enough to win. See you all tomorrow.
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12/8/2012 10:29:10 PM | PGA MediaGood morning everyone, live blogging for the final round will commence at 9.30am and continue until end of play.
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12/8/2012 11:14:13 PM | Nicole O'Farrell via mobile
Gareth Paddison teeing off for the final round. Starts at 1-under par.
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12/8/2012 11:22:14 PM | PGA Media12 birdies on the first already today more than any other hole at this stage.
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12/8/2012 11:25:46 PM | PGA MediaSome players that are bogey free and starting to creep up.
- Brett Rankin -3 for the day moves to +1 and T31 for the tournament.
- Michael Hendry just started and is -1 for the round and at Even par for the tournament.
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12/8/2012 11:26:54 PM | PGA MediaWatson pars the 17th hole to remain bogey free. Can he produce another good result on 18 and finish on a high?
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by PGAofAustralia via twitter 12/8/2012 11:41:24 PM
This how some great camera shots for TV are achieved at #AusOpenGolf #SickWheels pbs.twimg.com/media/A9oVcBXCEAAt0fc.jpg
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12/8/2012 11:42:05 PM | PGA MediaWatson finishes with a bogey free round and completes his Emirates Australian Open campaign at +5
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12/8/2012 11:45:08 PM | Shaun via mobile
Tom still so forgiving of his time with the press and media. It's been great having you here Tom
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12/8/2012 11:47:27 PM | Shaun via mobile
Adam Scott getting ready for today's final round. The long putter may be a disadvantage today with extreme wind making it difficult to get balanced
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12/8/2012 11:48:29 PM | PGA Media
The 18th (picture taken earlier) has the pin on the left for the final round. Players will be using the wind which will be blowing from right to left to get the ball in position here today.
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12/8/2012 11:51:23 PM | PGA MediaNick O'Hern playing solid so far with two birdies taking him to -1 overall. If he can keep the bogeys to a minimum he might post a score that could threaten the leaders later.
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12/8/2012 11:52:01 PM | Shaun via mobile
Thank you to our volunteers for their help this week. The carry board staff may have the hardest job today, like carrying a large sail around in the wind
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12/8/2012 11:54:35 PM | Shaun via mobile
Australia's highest ranked player off to warm up his short game
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12/8/2012 11:57:48 PM | PGA MediaChalmers moves to -2 with a birdie on the first, which despite the wind is still playing under par today.
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12/8/2012 11:58:42 PM | Nicole O'Farrell
Great to see so many people donating to the Bryson Anderson Memorial Fund.
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12/9/2012 12:05:07 AM | Shaun via mobile
Might be the best place to warm-up today with wind gusts making course and practice golf extremely difficult
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12/9/2012 12:08:56 AM | PGA MediaMarcus Fraser bogeys the first to move back to -1 (T18)
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12/9/2012 12:10:21 AM | PGA MediaLike Fraser, Ogilvy has also bogeyed the first and is now at even (T22)
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12/9/2012 12:16:12 AM | PGA MediaOgilvy struggling already with another bogey at the 3rd. The 3rd was the hardest hole for round 3 and doesn't appear to have gotten any easier overnight.
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by AussieGolfer via twitter 12/9/2012 12:17:44 AMTom Watson says even par will be a good score this afternoon. #AusOpenGolf -
12/9/2012 12:27:14 AM | PGA Media
Wind quite strong and temperature has dropped about 7-8 degrees from this morning
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12/9/2012 12:30:55 AM | PGA MediaMclean birdies the 13th and is -1 for the round (+2) for the tournament.
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12/9/2012 12:32:13 AM | ShaunWith 2 Australasian Tour wins to his name, Coolum Classic and Aus PGA Champs, O'Hern knows how to get it done in Oz. Could be real interesting if he can set -2 or -3 in the clubhouse
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12/9/2012 12:32:42 AM | PGA MediaBMW NZ Open winner Jake Higginbottom shot a 75 (+3) today and finished the tournament at +11, tough week for him.
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12/9/2012 12:33:48 AM | ShaunWith the leaders not far away, time to look at the contenders...
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12/9/2012 12:34:42 AM | ShaunPeter Senior will have the experience and the game to handle todays difficult conditions, anything around even par may get the job done
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12/9/2012 12:35:49 AM | PGA MediaOgilvy and Griffin with three bogeys in first four holes. Both are now at +2.
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12/9/2012 12:37:21 AM | ShaunComing from Europe, we expect Justin Rose to draw on his European Tour and traditonally windly Tournament golf to shoot something around even par although he made a mess of 17 and 18 coming in yesterday
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12/9/2012 12:40:10 AM | ShaunThe last of my Top 3 is John Senden; with a two shot lead and a reputation as one of the worlds best ball strikers, par golf will win his this event. Who are your 3 tips for today?
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12/9/2012 12:42:53 AM | ShaunDefending Champion Greg Chalmers follows a birdie on the first with bogeys on two and three
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12/9/2012 12:49:45 AM | PGA MediaJust a reminder to people watching at home follow live scores using the Official PGA Tour of Australasia iPhone app available on the App Store DOWNLOAD HERE -
12/9/2012 12:49:52 AM | Nicole O'Farrell via mobile
The TV tower on 18 has blown over in the wind
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12/9/2012 12:52:29 AM | ShaunTo all our fans out there, we will keep you updated on the weather every 30min to make sure you don't miss a minute.
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12/9/2012 12:55:36 AM | ShaunNick O'Hern after being -3 thru 9 holes and moving to T9, made triple bogey on 10 just before play was suspended. Tough break
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12/9/2012 12:56:34 AM | PGA Media
Watson stopping to sign autographs for the volunteers before heading off.
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12/9/2012 3:55:27 AM | ShaunPLAY SUSPENDED - With wind gusts getting the better of balls holding on the green, we have just received word Tour Officials have SUSPENDED PLAY. We will keep you updated as news comes to hand
