Gore would be the real people's champion
Not Phil Mickelson, who fell out of contention at Pinehurst, anyway. Jason Gore isn't just a slightly overweight golfer struggling to make it in pro golf. He's the ultimate Every Man on the golf course. Just check out his caddie, Lewis Puller. The guy's wearing a mesh Pabst Blue Ribbon hat, PBR being one of the ultimate low-budget American beers of all time.
Through eight holes, Gore remains tied for the lead at 2-under. It's really hard to root against him, isn't it?
On the other hand, Rory Sabbatini doesn't only upset other players by playing too fast. He upsets the vertical hold on most TVs with his multi-colored striped pants. A third-round 76 might have been somewhat upsetting for him.
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