Groups we're watching: RBC Canadian Open, Round 3

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Jul. 26, 2008

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All times are eastern.

Chez Reavie, Eric Axley, Brian Davis
Tee time: 1:19 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 1
Why you should watch: Reavie will be well-rested seeing as he was able to complete the first two rounds before Saturday. Furthermore, the rookie has a three-shot lead to start out. It will be interesting to see what kind of a number he can post on moving day considering he has played so well thus far with rounds of 65-64. Axley and Davis, meanwhile, are two players who have been playing very well lately on TOUR. That trend is continuing in Canada, but will it carry over for a shot to win on Sunday?

2008 Stat Comparison

Player	Events Played	Cuts Made	1st	2nd	3rd	Top 10	Top 25	Scoring Avg.
Reavie	21	14	--	--	--	1	1	71.37
Axley	22	12	--	--	--	2	3	71.78
Davis	21	13	--	--	--	1	5	71.10

Anthony Kim, Briny Baird, Carlos Franco
Tee time: 1 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 6
Why you should watch: Kim is the hottest player in golf right now not named Kenny Perry. Just how good is he? Consider this -- the two-time TOUR winner was 5 over on his front nine Friday and easily could have watched his score go down the drain. Instead, the young star fired a 7 under score on the back nine, which included two eagles, to post an unlikely 1-under 70. He could be dangerous on the weekend. Baird has had trouble closing out tournaments on the weekend when in contention, but his luck has to turn eventually. Franco hasn't been in contention in a long time. He's another player that could sneak up on the field over the weekend.

2008 Stat Comparison

Player	Events Played	Cuts Made	1st	2nd	3rd	Top 10	Top 25	Scoring Avg.
Kim	15	12	2	1	1	5	6	70.57
Baird	20	17	--	--	--	2	11	70.36
Franco	16	7	--	--	--	--	3	71.49

Mike Weir, Steve Flesch, Kevin Streelman
Tee time: 12:41 p.m.
Tee: No. 1
Total TOUR wins: 12
Why you should watch: Weir is one of the biggest sports stars in all of Canada. Few wins would mean more to him than picking one up in his home country. Weirsy will have his work cut out for him as he starts the third round trailing by six shots, but the home crowd should serve him well -- a 15th club in the bag if you will. Joining Weir will be fellow lefty Flesch and TOUR rookie Streelman. Flesch has the opportunity to turn an otherwise so-so season around, while Streelman is hoping to finish off solidly on the weekend.