Brandt Snedeker in pole position for FedEx Cup title
Brandt Snedeker has been in hot form, recently, and he showed his class when it mattered the most. Snedeker has been putting beautifully for last couple of months and his putting was the reason of his selection in the Ryder Cup team.
The American displayed his putting skills on Saturday, when he shot six-under, 64 to take the lead at East Lake after 54-holes.
The Englishman, Justin Rose was a joint leader at the top, after he shot a two-under, 68 to finish with eight-under after three rounds.
Snedeker is a three-time PGA winner, so he knows what it takes to win a high profile tournament. If he wins the Tour Championship he is assured of the FedEx Cup title and the $10 million purse. That is because he entered the tournament ranked 5th
in the standings.
Snedeker knows that he needs a victory and the FedEx Cup title more than the money. A professional sportsman never targets the money – he chases glory and the money comes with it, automatically.
"Now that I've been out here awhile, I realize you don't play for money, otherwise you'll be 80 to 125 every year on the money list,'' Snedeker said.
A true champion always goes out and targets the ‘W’ and this is exactly what Snedeker will be doing when he comes out on Sunday.
"You play to win championships and the money comes with that, which is great. I'm going out there to win a golf tournament tomorrow, and whatever comes of that is great''.
His third round at the Tour Championship is by far the best round he has shot this year. Leading the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson and numerous other major winners is really something to be proud of.
Snedeker was one of the four captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup and he did not want to disappoint Davis Love III at all.
"We definitely wanted to make sure [Love] looked smart going into the Ryder Cup,'' Snedeker said.
The pressure will be on the Snedeker but he knows that if he has to win the Tour Championship, he must overcome his nerves.
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