By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer
Friday, March 18, 2011
Shot of the day
Dade City resident Garrett Willis holed out a 94-yard shot with a wedge on the par-5 fifth hole for eagle. Before the shot, he was 1 over for the day. After the shot? He added three birdies and finished at 4-under 67. "Shot came off perfect, landed 10 feet short and ran into the hole like a mouse," he said.
Quote of the day
"I didn't know if I was ever going to be able to play again. As an athlete, it's tough sitting around."
Co-leader Chris Couch, who missed most of 2008 and part of 2009 with a left shoulder injury before returning in 2010
Hole of the day
No. 8
Par 3, 234 yards
The Copperhead Course was giving up low scores again Friday, but the eighth hole didn't. The hole had 16 birdies and 34 bogies. Gaining a shot at No. 8 meant gaining on the field.
TRANSITIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
Today-Sunday. On TV: 1, Golf Channel; 3, Ch. 8