41.   --Els had a one-stroke lead on the final hole at Oakmont Country Club in the last round of the U.S.Open.

42.   Els, who got away with several errant drives, including one deep into the woods at the final hole, is the favorite.

43.   Especially if a woman were to win it or even come down to the final holes with a chance to win.

44.   Even though a pair of bogeys in the final three holes reduced her cushion, Pak maintained an air of confidence.

45.   Fans also can walk a fairway or two in their shoes since they will be allowed inside the ropes for the final holes after the last group on Sunday.

46.   Fans walk the fairways behind the leaders on the final four holes.

47.   Faldo had gone to the final hole with a two stroke-lead and was swinging as well as he has all year.

48.   Five of the previous six Traditions have come down to the final hole or a playoff, and Nicklaus and Aoki disappointed no one Sunday.

49.   Friday Lee Janzen saw his bid for a runaway turn into a survival test when he bogeyed the final two holes in the twilight.

50.   Hart played the final two holes like a player who has learned his lessons well.