1.   Couples, with his late tee time, expects a tough time.

2.   On Thursday, despite a late tee time that had him shivering in the dark, he played with incredible poise.

3.   That was a direct result of a rain delay Friday that pushed the tournament to its limits Saturday with late tee times.

4.   Defending champion Patty Sheehan and leading money-winner Laura Davies were among those with late tee times.

5.   Most of the leading players -- including defending champion Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain and pre-tournament favorite Nick Faldo of England -- had late tee times.

6.   Sorenstam also was given a late tee time so she could be shown.

7.   With a late tee time, Els tuned into the BBC to check out pin placements and see how balls were bouncing on the quirky Old Course.

8.   Because of late tee times, it was unlikely play could be completed Sunday even if it resumed.