>>>I am glued to this match......
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>>>#1 vs. # 150 in the world.
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>>>Mediate is even.
>>>Woods is +1 after 17th hole.
>>>
>>>I like Tiger but I can't help myself pulling for the way underdog Rocco Mediate.
>>>
>>>
>>>GO ROCCO!!!!!!.
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>>I felt the same way, and it was nothing against Tiger. Mediate seems like a really likable guy and he didn't wilt going head to head with Tiger for two days straight.
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>>Alas, it was not to be. Mediate let a couple of chances slip away and Tiger got him. It's OK, look how many fans he gained. Not to mention the million dollar second place purse.
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>Rocco should get some well deserved sponsorships out of this too. But I gotta wonder will he ever get another chance at a major after this, let alone the US Open? I hope so.

Despite his ranking, Rocco is certainly no Ben Curtis or Todd Hamilton in terms of name recognition. The ranking is more a reflection of his health rather than his ability to play golf. Through the years he's been one of those guys you would never pick as a favorite, but when his name is on the leader board nobody should ever be surprised. I think this should be true of the majors as well as regular tour events.

I don't know if he'll ever get another chance quite like this one, But (and it's a big but) if he stays healthy another run is certainly possible.