Groups we're watching: EDS Byron Nelson Championship, round 3

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Apr. 26, 2008

All times are eastern.

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Adam Scott, Mark Hensby
Tee time:
1:40 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 6
Why you should watch: The final pairing of the day probably couldn't be a whole lot more comfortable, as it features to Aussies. Adam Scott is looking to break through for the first time in 2008 and also has a score to settle with the state of Texas. He was forced to withdraw at the Shell Houston Open the week before the Masters due to illness, despite playing well. Hensby on the other hand, is looking to visit the winner's circle for the first time since the 2004 John Deere Classic.

2008 stat comparison
Player Events played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Scoring Avg.
Scott 5 5 -- -- -- 1 4 70.01
Hensby 9 2 -- -- -- -- -- 73.28
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Ryan Moore, Justin Leonard
Tee time: 1:33 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 11
Why you should watch: Ryan Moore is still looking for that maiden TOUR win, while Justin Leonard is one of the most dangerous players in his home state of Texas, evidenced by his three wins at the Valero Texas Open. Because this tournament bears the name of legend Lord Byron Nelson, a win would be extra special to Leonard, who like the late Nelson, is a Dallas native. Plus, there will be plenty of fans pulling for Leonard, a University of Texas graduate.

2008 stat comparison
Player Events played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Scoring Avg.
Moore 7 3 -- -- -- 1 1 71.44
Leonard 11 11 -- 1 -- 4 6 70.46
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Todd Hamilton, Tommy Armour III
Tee time: 12:32 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 4
Why you should watch: The words, "there's no place like home," couldn't ring any more true for this pairing. Hamilton and Armour are both Texans. Hamilton is looking to improve on a rather dismal start to the 2008 season and his five-year TOUR exemption for winning the 2004 British Open runs out next season. That will certainly serve as some motivation. Armour, on the other hand, is on the back nine of his TOUR career, but still has plenty of game and has won in in the state of Texas before.

2008 stat comparison
Player Events played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Scoring Avg.
Hamilton 10 4 -- -- -- -- 1 71.95
Armour 9 4 -- -- -- 2 2 71.21

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