1.   Coming into the round, Love knew putting would be crucial, and this was a chance for an early birdie.

2.   This was what Maggert wanted, hoping to put up a few early birdies to stir things up.

3.   Despite faltering down the stretch, Ernie Els rode the strength of four early birdies on Saturday to establish another tournament record and lengthen his lead in The International.

4.   Lee Janzen, the leader after two rounds, missed early birdie opportunities before Winged Foot got the best of him.

5.   Woods took care of that quickly, grabbing the lead with a couple of early birdies to begin his relentless march to a second straight Masters.