David vs. Goliath(s)

As a golf fan from Boise State University, I can't express how excited I get when an alum is in the hunt for a PGA tour victory. They are currently through three days of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and a name at the top of the leaderboard is Troy Merritt. Merritt (-12) is a relatively unknown pro bolstering a lackluster resume on the tour and currently ranked #520 in the world, however has won one event in the past. For him to be in contention is very exciting, but his company at the top makes for one tall task to pull off the victory on Sunday. Leading the tournament is Dustin Johnson (-14). Johnson is currently ranked #1 in the world, has 17 PGA tour wins, and one of those is a major. Tied in second place with Merritt (-12) is Jason Day. Day is a former #1 in the world, currently ranked #10 in the world, and has 15 tour victories. Even for a touring pro seeing these names at the top with you, playing side by side with them, and experiencing their galleries is said to be overwhelming. Merritts guts and guile will be fully tested when he tee's it up in the morning with Day. Regardless of the results, Merritt has already accomplished an amazing feet this week by being in contention on a Sunday.