WHAT TO EXPECT: Roars return

Today's weather forecast calls for sunny and warm conditions with little breeze. Expect a Sunday afternoon shootout.

Plus, Masters officials want an exciting finish after the past two tournaments were hampered by poor weather.

Such a finish, as when birdies and eagles dominated the final nine holes in 2004, could be in the forecast.

MEET THE ROOKIE: John Merrick

The pro from Long Beach, Calif., is in his third season on the PGA Tour and had four top 10 finishes in 2008. He is in red figures through three rounds with scores of 68, 74 and 72.

Q: What was it like to play the first round with 1987 champion Larry Mize (who shot 67)?

A: It was a fun day. I felt like I was just riding on Larry's coattails a little bit. He's got a big following out here.

Q: Is there anything you learned from Mize?

A: He's got an amazing tempo and kind of feel for the golf swing. It's fun to watch and be around.

Q: Did he help you very much?

A: I don't know about that. I had to deal with that myself. But it was definitely fun watching him play a good round.

WHERE TO GO: 18th hole

Arrive early and find a good spot somewhere around the 18th green. Then, enjoy some of the early action before coming back to the home hole.

If you're lucky, you might be rewarded with a birdie on the final hole that turns out to be the winning stroke.

Arnold Palmer was the first to do it in 1958, and the next year Art Wall Jr. birdied the 18th to ensure his victory.

Gary Player made a birdie there to win in 1978, and Sandy Lyle also did it in 1988. More recently, Mark O'Meara and Phil Mickelson have thrilled the patrons with 18th-hole heroics.