Rocco Mediate, the 46-year-old who last June came so close to toppling Tiger Woods in the US Open, has another chance this weekend for a first victory since 2002.

Bryce Molder has struggled during his first full year on the PGA Tour, but the four-time All-American at Georgia Tech may be getting closer to breaking through for his first victory.

KJ Choi continued to set the pace and holds a one-shot lead after the third round of the Compaq Classic in New Orleans.

The fireworks Colin Montgomerie had predicted from Tiger Woods were slow to arrive in hot and steamy Tulsa today.