By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Shot of the day
Scott Stallings aced the par-3 eighth hole from 214 yards with a 6-iron. It was the second ace on the hole this tournament. Cameron Tringale did it in the first round. It was Stallings' first ace in PGA Tour competition, and he has six overall: "I didn't see it go in, but we heard the crowd. It was awesome."
Quote of the day
"This is what we dream about. This is what we practice for, to have a chance on Sunday."
Webb Simpson, left, who is one shot behind leader Justin Rose
Hole of the day
No. 16
Par 4, 475 yards
It was the toughest hole of the day, as it usually is on the weekend. The dogleg right with water on the right yielded 11 birdies and 13 bogies. There were four double bogeys, and John Rollins had triple bogey.