Yahoo Fantasy Golf Week 10 Preview

This week the tour shifts to The Pods Championship, and the second event on the Florida swing. Rain is expected for the first two days which could play havoc with our ability to pick players for each round. With the "set in stone" deadlines that Yahoo uses, we may be picking blind. That said, let's get to the preview.

A Players

Studs

Mark Calcavecchia - Mark is a streaky player and he is the defending champ which are both normally red flags, but given his history at this event, and the lack of big names available in group A, he is definitely worth considering. Buyer beware, though, because there is no way to know how that bunker shot on Sunday this past week at the Honda will continue to affect his confidence.

Ernie Els - Ernie showed that he could win again this past week, but his swing is still off. He should figure it out and be fine but if not, you could be wasting a pick. That said, it's hard to pass on the pedigree of a player like Els who is coming off a win, and may be getting things rolling

JB Holmes - His last two outings have been pretty good. Tie for 7th at the Northern Trust Followed by a battle royal with Tiger at the Accenture. If you just want to pick the hot hand, you've found it.

Duds

Justin Rose - Justin is not playing well at all right now. Sure he finished strong this past week but I just haven't seen the type of play that I'm used to from him. He could prove me wrong, but until he does, I'm passing.

Geoff Ogilvy - 3 starts 3 missed cuts. Not much else I can add to that. A great player that can turn it around at any time, but it's not worth the risk in the A group.

Sleepers

Steve Stricker - I know, it's odd having the number 4 player in the world listed as a sleeper, but despite his ranking, I just don't think of him as a top contender yet. That said, he does step up and play big more often than not. You might pass a few folks if you take a flyer on him.


B Players

Studs

Matt Jones - This kid is going to win soon. He showed a lot of guts hanging in till the end at the Honda and his swing and demeanor will take him far. He also hasn't missed a cut yet which makes him a solid pick.

John Senden - John is coming off a few mediocre starts but look for him to get it back on track here. He showed last year that he can play well on this course and should be a contender.

Lucas Glover - Same deal here. Lucas hasn't played all that well this season but he's too good of a player to stay in a slump for long. He played well at this course last year and should be a factor again this week. Plus, with rain in the forecast, I'd rather pick proven players than newbies.

Duds

Retief Goosen - Ok fine, so I'm a little mad at him for falling on his face that last time I picked him but the fact of the matter is, he isn't playing well and there are no signs pointing to a turn around.

Sean O'Hair - Last year Sean was a stud nearly every week but he is definitely having an off year. Until he and some others turn things around, group B is slim pickings.

Daniel Chopra - Since his win at the Mercedez-Benz he has missed 3 cuts and finished outside the top 30 the other three times. Clearly he is riding his success and is content that he has kept his card this year. Until he gets the hunger to compete again, keep him on the bench.

Sleepers

Jesper Parnevik - Jesper had a good week last week, and owns the 3rd best 72 hole score at this event at 13 under. I think he has turned a corner and could contend this week.

Tag Ridings - Tag shot a final round 64 here in 2004 and has shown signs of life this season. A risky pick, but it might pay off big.


C Players

Studs

Joe Durant - Joe has handled this course extremely well in the past to the tune of 63. That kind of potential combined with 0 missed cuts this season makes him the top pick this week in Group C

Kenny Perry - All aboard!! The Kenny Perry train is rolling. Kenny is very streaky and I think the streak is revving up. He played pretty well last week, and again, I like the veterans this week with bad weather on the horizon.

Steve Marino - He is still rolling and racking up decent fantasy points every week. No reason to stop milking this cow just yet.

Duds

Tommy Armour III - Don't let a good track record talk you into picking him. His game is way off right now, and no amount of good memories is going to turn him into a contender this week.

Chez Reavie - The honeymoon is over. He made some fantasy owners very happy early in the year but the ride is over. He hasn't played well for a month now and I can't see any reason to believe that that is going to change this week.

Sleepers

Troy Matteson - He ripped this course for a 64 in 2006 so you know he has the potential to do some damage. Two missed cuts in the last two weeks makes him a risky pick though.