What's that I hear? Is it the sound of a bandwagon starting up? Just you wait, the experts will be out in force touting the greatness of their one true love, Adam Scott. Sliced bread has nothing on ole Scotty, let me tell you.
Ok, I suppose that's enough "Adam Scott is overrated" babbling for one week. This week we have the Wachovia. Tiger is home nursing a bum knee so he won't be defending his title. Who will step up and take the trophy?
Group A
Studs
Phil Mickelson - Phil finished third here last year, and has played well enough in recent weeks to be worth a shot. I don't see anyone else that I'm willing to stake my trust in this week. Plus I still have plenty of Phil starts to work with.
Steve Stricker - Steve finished second at this event last year and has shown signs of being ready to make a move. He still needs to put 4 rounds together but he could do that at this event.
Duds
Adam Scott - He has done his deed for the year. Expect him to pack it in from this point on. He's done enough to keep the analysts talking about him so don't expect him to be a factor this week. Once a year is about all he's good for.
Rory Sabatini - He played great here last year but hasn't been doing well lately. Maybe that giant skull belt buckle that he wore at The Masters is throwing his swing off. That thing had to weigh 5 pounds.
Sleeper
Sergio Garcia - He came close to getting into the mix last week, and you never know when the fairway jumping Sergio is going to show up.
Group B
Studs
Kevin Sutherland - Kev played really well for 3 rounds last week and has been a pretty consistent player this season. I think he is good for another week.
Stewart Cink - I'm not too confident that he could win, but he has scored well enough to be a solid starter.
Anthony Kim - He has been coming on lately and had a good finish two weeks ago at the Verizon and held his own in bad weather last week. I think he is due for a solid finish given that he finished 5th at this event last year.
Camillo Villegas - He played well last week for a while. His game is picking up steam and I think he is worth a roster spot.
John Senden - Played well here last year but I have some questions about his game right now. he could prove me wrong however.
Duds
Stuart Appelby - See you in Hawaii in January. He won't be a factor again this season.
Charlie Wi - A great putter that can keep himself in contention. Assuming he can get to the green in a reasonable amount of shots. Which he apparently hasn't lately.
Sleeper
Billy Mayfair - Good finish last year and has a respectable year going. Sometimes the veterans are the best sleepers because even if they don't win, they at least score some points.
Group C
Studs
John Merrick - I had the feeling that he was due this week. The last time I thought that, I didn't use him and he finished 3rd. I won't make that mistake this time.
Steve Marino - I had Steve in the lineup until this morning(wed) and decided to throw Immelman in there. We'll just have to wait and see if that is a smart choice.
Duds
Luke Donald - He did make the cut last week but he hasn't done anything noteworthy in several weeks. He was a non-factor last week on a course that he has torn up in the past. Time to let him sit on the shelf
Fred Couples - Too much of a gamble given the amount of times he was shown stretching his back at The Masters.
Sleeper
Trevor Immelman - From Dud to sleeper. I think Trevor is feeling a little embarrassed at his start last week. I mean, wouldn't you if you had just won The Masters and followed it up with a 78-75? I think that that was the sobering wake up call he needed to get refocused. Expect him to be ready to prove a point this week.
Good Luck!
4.23.2008
Off And Running.....and stumbling a bit
Our weekly golf league finally started this week. Boy it was good to be back out there hitting the ball around again after watching the pros do it for 16 weeks. Unfortunately, with the new baby, and the house repairs I've been doing to try to get our house on the market, I haven't been able to get in a single hole of practice. I hit some wedges in the yard on Sunday and that was it for my preparation.
Given that, I can't be too disappointed. I'm not a great golfer but I'm getting better. Right now I have a 10 handicap for 9 holes. I actually worked my way down to that from a 14 last season, so I have improved a lot. So have my expectations.
I was standing on the 4th tee 1 over par, having missed three straight birdie putts. (I actually 3 putted one green which accounted for the bogey). Despite the putting woes, I was feeling pretty good about my game. My irons and my driver were on fire.
Unfortunately my confidence got a bit too high, because I played the next four holes in 9 over par. On one par 5 I took 2 shots to cover the first 400 yards, and 5 to cover the last 100. I was leaking shots all over the place.
I pulled it back together on the last two holes and finished with a 48. I was pretty disappointed after the good start I had. Last year I would have been thrilled to start with a 48, but I have higher expectations now. I really hope that I can improve on last year's gains and not revert. I really feel like my swing is great shape, I'm just not that consistent. I guess I have to expect that when I play 9 holes a week.
I'm already looking forward to next week. The back 9 is tougher but a patient player can score well. I had a lot of good rounds back there last year. I just need to play within myself and not take too many chances.
I hope all of you are getting out there and playing. The weather here has been great. Hit 'em straight!!!
Given that, I can't be too disappointed. I'm not a great golfer but I'm getting better. Right now I have a 10 handicap for 9 holes. I actually worked my way down to that from a 14 last season, so I have improved a lot. So have my expectations.
I was standing on the 4th tee 1 over par, having missed three straight birdie putts. (I actually 3 putted one green which accounted for the bogey). Despite the putting woes, I was feeling pretty good about my game. My irons and my driver were on fire.
Unfortunately my confidence got a bit too high, because I played the next four holes in 9 over par. On one par 5 I took 2 shots to cover the first 400 yards, and 5 to cover the last 100. I was leaking shots all over the place.
I pulled it back together on the last two holes and finished with a 48. I was pretty disappointed after the good start I had. Last year I would have been thrilled to start with a 48, but I have higher expectations now. I really hope that I can improve on last year's gains and not revert. I really feel like my swing is great shape, I'm just not that consistent. I guess I have to expect that when I play 9 holes a week.
I'm already looking forward to next week. The back 9 is tougher but a patient player can score well. I had a lot of good rounds back there last year. I just need to play within myself and not take too many chances.
I hope all of you are getting out there and playing. The weather here has been great. Hit 'em straight!!!
4.22.2008
Yahoo Fantasy Golf Week 17 Preview
Time for the EDS Byron Nelson. Scott Verplank returns as defending champ to a course that has made some changes. Will he be able to adapt and defend?
Group A
Studs
Rory Sabatini - He played well at this event last year and is playing well this year. Hard to pass him up.
Adam Scott - He has played better than expected this year but still not much to write home about. This is the kind of event that he could win, however, and get all the experts excited again. If he does, be prepared to hear them comparing him to Tiger and Phil for the next few weeks...
Duds
Carl Petterson - Good track record here but not much to show for this season. I just don't see how his performances coming into this week could point to a good finish for him.
Sleeper
Scott Verplank - The defending champ a sleeper? Sure, when he hasn't played well all year. It's possible he could wake up at this event and contend. He certainly has the talent level.
Group B
Studs
Kevin Sutherland - Playing really solid of late. This kind of event suits him well as a lot of the heavy hitters are still licking their Masters wounds. Expect a good finish from him this week.
Chad Campbell - Same story here really. He has played well of late and is on pace to contend this week.
Ryuji Imada - Different story with these next two. Both have cooled off a little but have good finishes at this event last year. I'm betting that his talent combined with the good memories will wake him up this week.
Ken Duke - See above
Justin Leonard - I've already used him 5 times but he is definitely playing well right now. He would be worth a start if I had one to spare. Gotta save some for the second half!
Ian Poulter - Good showing at The Masters and is a consistent player.
Duds
John Senden - Playing well all year but cooling off of late. He was hot and cold last week and couldn't really ever get into contention.
Anthony Kim - Don't expect him to back up his second place finish from a week ago quite this soon.
Sleeper
Tim Wilkinson - I still feel like this guy is going to surprise everyone at some point this season. Maybe this is the week.
Group C
Studs
Troy Matteson - I go on my gut a lot in this game and my gut tells me that Troy is due. Plus he played well here last year. Will my gut have my back? (that's a weird mental picture)
Luke Donald - I'm out of first half starts for him so he'll start on the bench and I hope I don't have to use him, but I have to have him in the lineup given his track record here.
Duds
Trevor Immelman - No way is he down from the mountain yet. Still too early for him to be ready to grind again. I see that Vara disagrees with me greatly on this one. We'll see...
Sleeper
Brian Davis - He is still looking for that first win on tour and this is the kind of week that he could do it. He came close early in the year so I know his game is pretty solid.
Good Luck!
Group A
Studs
Rory Sabatini - He played well at this event last year and is playing well this year. Hard to pass him up.
Adam Scott - He has played better than expected this year but still not much to write home about. This is the kind of event that he could win, however, and get all the experts excited again. If he does, be prepared to hear them comparing him to Tiger and Phil for the next few weeks...
Duds
Carl Petterson - Good track record here but not much to show for this season. I just don't see how his performances coming into this week could point to a good finish for him.
Sleeper
Scott Verplank - The defending champ a sleeper? Sure, when he hasn't played well all year. It's possible he could wake up at this event and contend. He certainly has the talent level.
Group B
Studs
Kevin Sutherland - Playing really solid of late. This kind of event suits him well as a lot of the heavy hitters are still licking their Masters wounds. Expect a good finish from him this week.
Chad Campbell - Same story here really. He has played well of late and is on pace to contend this week.
Ryuji Imada - Different story with these next two. Both have cooled off a little but have good finishes at this event last year. I'm betting that his talent combined with the good memories will wake him up this week.
Ken Duke - See above
Justin Leonard - I've already used him 5 times but he is definitely playing well right now. He would be worth a start if I had one to spare. Gotta save some for the second half!
Ian Poulter - Good showing at The Masters and is a consistent player.
Duds
John Senden - Playing well all year but cooling off of late. He was hot and cold last week and couldn't really ever get into contention.
Anthony Kim - Don't expect him to back up his second place finish from a week ago quite this soon.
Sleeper
Tim Wilkinson - I still feel like this guy is going to surprise everyone at some point this season. Maybe this is the week.
Group C
Studs
Troy Matteson - I go on my gut a lot in this game and my gut tells me that Troy is due. Plus he played well here last year. Will my gut have my back? (that's a weird mental picture)
Luke Donald - I'm out of first half starts for him so he'll start on the bench and I hope I don't have to use him, but I have to have him in the lineup given his track record here.
Duds
Trevor Immelman - No way is he down from the mountain yet. Still too early for him to be ready to grind again. I see that Vara disagrees with me greatly on this one. We'll see...
Sleeper
Brian Davis - He is still looking for that first win on tour and this is the kind of week that he could do it. He came close early in the year so I know his game is pretty solid.
Good Luck!
4.17.2008
My Apologies...
Sorry I didn't get the preview done this week. It's been a crazy week. It will be back next week.
4.09.2008
This Funny Game
Today I'd like to hear from you guys. What's the funniest golf story you know? I'm sure we all have some good ones and it's always fun to share. Just leave a comment on this post with your story so we can all get a good laugh. I'll start...
I was out with some guys from work and wasn't playing that great. We got to the last hole and I was determined to hit one good drive that day. I didn't, so like any other guy trying to get my money's worth, I teed up another ball and gave it one last shot. My swing felt off, as it had all day, and when I looked up, I saw the ball going straight down the middle of the fairway, but I also immediately noticed a couple of problems. First, the shot was very low and clearly wasn't going to get very much distance, and second, the ball looked an awful lot like the head of my driver...
I was out with some guys from work and wasn't playing that great. We got to the last hole and I was determined to hit one good drive that day. I didn't, so like any other guy trying to get my money's worth, I teed up another ball and gave it one last shot. My swing felt off, as it had all day, and when I looked up, I saw the ball going straight down the middle of the fairway, but I also immediately noticed a couple of problems. First, the shot was very low and clearly wasn't going to get very much distance, and second, the ball looked an awful lot like the head of my driver...
4.07.2008
Yahoo Fantasy Golf Week 15 Preview
The Masters. This is my favorite sporting event of the year. There is just nothing like the mystique of Augusta. It would be great to win a major, but I bet that deep down inside most tour pros would tell you that this one means more than all the rest. Just the idea that if you win, you will be a part of this tournament in some way for the rest of your life. Even if you can't get a tour card, you can play here. That green jacket is special, and so is the level of talent that gets in to take a shot at it. The winner of this event has all the bragging rights.
Last year the dry turf led to some really high scores. There was plenty of roll but no one could get a ball to stop anywhere near the hole. I've heard that the course isn't that dry this year which means that the long hitters are licking their chops, but it also means that the ball strikers will be able to hit it close and get it to stick. Don't expect an over par winner again this year. Something around 8 under seems likely to me.
Now for the preview....
Group A
Studs
Tiger Woods - Seriously, you have to be crazy not to think Tiger is going to be jacked up for this one. Watch for the slow start though. He typically doesn't shoot lights out in round one. (He has shot 72 or worse in every opening round since 2002, and only shot 70 in '00 and '01.)
Geoff Ogilvy - Which gives you a chance to get Geoff in there before Tiger gets going. I would be very surprised if Geoff doesn't get bonus points this week. He's playing great and could give Tiger a run.
Duds
Padgraig Harrington - So much for the 3 week lead up. He wasn't a factor at all this past week, and given that the course was set up to look and feel like Augusta, you have to wonder.
Phil Mickelson - He switched putters twice this past week and missed a lot of short putts. Despite his confidence in his post tournament interview, his game isn't good enough right now.
Sleeper
Justin Rose - Rose always seems to play well here, but he hasn't won. It would be really tough to justify using him but if it's finally his year, it could be worth it.
Group B
Studs
Retief Goosen - The top choice from group B. Played really well last year and has the mentality for majors. He could be a serious contender this week.
Stewart Cink - This group is really weak. Cink is the next best option? He has played really well most of the year but his mental game will ultimately get in the way. I'm just hoping for a few good rounds out of him
Robert Allenby - Consistency is the name of his game. He won't win, but he will make the cut and score decent points. Unfortunately that is the best group B has to offer this week.
Sean O'Hair - A gut feeling here. He just feels like he is in the same sort of situation that Zach Johnson was last year. He has won this season already so his game is in good shape.
Duds
Vaughn Taylor - He has done ok here in the past but his game has been really terrible all year. I can't see how one of the hardest courses on tour is going to bring out his best game.
Stuart Appleby - No Aussie has ever won the masters and Stuart has really taken a step back from his fast start. I just don't see him playing well enough to warrant a start.
Sleeper
None - I can't justify a real sleeper from this group. It's total slop from top to bottom.
Group C
Studs
Fred Couples - Given that he has made 22 straight cuts at the masters and that he played out of his mind last week, you have to have him on your team. I was wrong about him last week. His game is as good as it's been in years, and with a little luck, he could contend this week.
Luke Donald - A great player that will probably step it up for this event. Rarely does a guy win this tourny that isn't already a great player, so it's a good idea to fill your lineup with these kind of players.
Duds
Jose Maria Olazabal - He's coming off an injury and I don't feel like he is going to be able to contend.
Sleeper
Tim Clark - He has had some good finishes here in recent years, and his game might wake up this week. He's had some good weeks this season so you never know.
Good Luck!
Last year the dry turf led to some really high scores. There was plenty of roll but no one could get a ball to stop anywhere near the hole. I've heard that the course isn't that dry this year which means that the long hitters are licking their chops, but it also means that the ball strikers will be able to hit it close and get it to stick. Don't expect an over par winner again this year. Something around 8 under seems likely to me.
Now for the preview....
Group A
Studs
Tiger Woods - Seriously, you have to be crazy not to think Tiger is going to be jacked up for this one. Watch for the slow start though. He typically doesn't shoot lights out in round one. (He has shot 72 or worse in every opening round since 2002, and only shot 70 in '00 and '01.)
Geoff Ogilvy - Which gives you a chance to get Geoff in there before Tiger gets going. I would be very surprised if Geoff doesn't get bonus points this week. He's playing great and could give Tiger a run.
Duds
Padgraig Harrington - So much for the 3 week lead up. He wasn't a factor at all this past week, and given that the course was set up to look and feel like Augusta, you have to wonder.
Phil Mickelson - He switched putters twice this past week and missed a lot of short putts. Despite his confidence in his post tournament interview, his game isn't good enough right now.
Sleeper
Justin Rose - Rose always seems to play well here, but he hasn't won. It would be really tough to justify using him but if it's finally his year, it could be worth it.
Group B
Studs
Retief Goosen - The top choice from group B. Played really well last year and has the mentality for majors. He could be a serious contender this week.
Stewart Cink - This group is really weak. Cink is the next best option? He has played really well most of the year but his mental game will ultimately get in the way. I'm just hoping for a few good rounds out of him
Robert Allenby - Consistency is the name of his game. He won't win, but he will make the cut and score decent points. Unfortunately that is the best group B has to offer this week.
Sean O'Hair - A gut feeling here. He just feels like he is in the same sort of situation that Zach Johnson was last year. He has won this season already so his game is in good shape.
Duds
Vaughn Taylor - He has done ok here in the past but his game has been really terrible all year. I can't see how one of the hardest courses on tour is going to bring out his best game.
Stuart Appleby - No Aussie has ever won the masters and Stuart has really taken a step back from his fast start. I just don't see him playing well enough to warrant a start.
Sleeper
None - I can't justify a real sleeper from this group. It's total slop from top to bottom.
Group C
Studs
Fred Couples - Given that he has made 22 straight cuts at the masters and that he played out of his mind last week, you have to have him on your team. I was wrong about him last week. His game is as good as it's been in years, and with a little luck, he could contend this week.
Luke Donald - A great player that will probably step it up for this event. Rarely does a guy win this tourny that isn't already a great player, so it's a good idea to fill your lineup with these kind of players.
Duds
Jose Maria Olazabal - He's coming off an injury and I don't feel like he is going to be able to contend.
Sleeper
Tim Clark - He has had some good finishes here in recent years, and his game might wake up this week. He's had some good weeks this season so you never know.
Good Luck!
4.06.2008
Wagners East!
Ok, I watch a lot of golf, but even I had never heard of Johnson Wagner prior to this week, despite the fact that he apparently contended at this event last year. It really is amazing how some guys can play with the best on one specific course but can't do it week in and week out. JB Holmes is another example of this. Two wins on tour but both on the same course and very little else in the way of great play.
Having said all that you can't help but feel good for Wagner. He played great down the stretch and finished off a wire to wire win for his first on tour. Plus he gets to play at Augusta this week to boot. It will be interesting to see if he can make the cut. If I were him I would try to get down there asap and start putting. He putted very well this week and if he can keep that going he can play the weekend. I do think that his lack of length off the tee will be more of a problem at Augusta. You just can't hit a precise enough shot into some of those greens from 200+ yards out.
I've already started scanning the history books for this week's tournament. My last two weeks of fantasy golf haven't been great and I really need to have a good week. From what I have learned already, they have made very little in the way of changes to the course. I know the tourny officials don't want another over par winner this year though. The Masters is supposed to be about the best players making great shots down the stretch, not a war of attrition like the British and US Opens. I'm sure the officials will find a way to keep that from happening again this year.
Only two more weeks until my weekly golf league starts! My partner and I hope to defend our regular season title from a year ago. I dropped 4 strokes off of my 9 hole handicap last year and I'm hoping to continue to get better. It will be nice to get out there and hit it around a bit.
Having said all that you can't help but feel good for Wagner. He played great down the stretch and finished off a wire to wire win for his first on tour. Plus he gets to play at Augusta this week to boot. It will be interesting to see if he can make the cut. If I were him I would try to get down there asap and start putting. He putted very well this week and if he can keep that going he can play the weekend. I do think that his lack of length off the tee will be more of a problem at Augusta. You just can't hit a precise enough shot into some of those greens from 200+ yards out.
I've already started scanning the history books for this week's tournament. My last two weeks of fantasy golf haven't been great and I really need to have a good week. From what I have learned already, they have made very little in the way of changes to the course. I know the tourny officials don't want another over par winner this year though. The Masters is supposed to be about the best players making great shots down the stretch, not a war of attrition like the British and US Opens. I'm sure the officials will find a way to keep that from happening again this year.
Only two more weeks until my weekly golf league starts! My partner and I hope to defend our regular season title from a year ago. I dropped 4 strokes off of my 9 hole handicap last year and I'm hoping to continue to get better. It will be nice to get out there and hit it around a bit.
4.02.2008
Houston, We Have Experience
I forgot to mention a couple of things in my preview yesterday.
KJ Choi lives in Houston. Yet another reason to have him in your lineup if you don't already, and Anders Hansen went to the University of Houston.
That kind of local experience should be big for both players.
KJ Choi lives in Houston. Yet another reason to have him in your lineup if you don't already, and Anders Hansen went to the University of Houston.
That kind of local experience should be big for both players.
4.01.2008
Yahoo Fantasy Golf Week 14: Preview
Wow that was a terrible week. I dropped almost 2,500 places in the overall rankings and was nearly booted from my elimination league. Thankfully 1 other person had a worse week. That's golf for you. DQ's and rain delays always play havoc with your lineup and who would have thought that both Furyk and Stricker would miss the cut?
This week we have the Shell Houston Open. 7500 yards of the Redstone course. Needless to say, only long hitters need apply.
On to the preview...
Group A
Studs
KJ Choi - I have been itching to use KJ all year and finally he is playing a course where he has had success. He is having a great year and is a very solid pro and should be a great choice this week.
Adam Scott - Winner here last year, and he played really well last week. Personally I've always thought of Adam Scott as a poser, but he seems like a pretty good pick this week. Having said that, if I see some other experts picking Harrington over him. I'll be likely to change.
Padraig Harrington - He said that he peaks in his third week. This is week two of that set, and if week 1 was any indication, his game is rounding into form. If he plays well again this week, it will be hard not to have him riding the pine behind Tiger next week.
Duds
Phil Mickelson - He hasn't played that well lately, and I'm just not feeling like he is due for a good week. He is probably just using this as a practice week for The Masters and as a fantasy player I want guys that are really trying to win now.
Sleeper
Geoff Ogilvy - Not much of a sleeper I know, but here is the thing. He hasn't played well here before, but given his start this season, his is a pretty solid pick.
Group B
Studs
Robert Allenby - The safe pick. A solid player that will probably play well but not contend. I'm all about taking the safe picks after last week.
Bart Bryant - Bart has had a really good start this year and I just feel like he is a long enough hitter and consistent enough player to be a solid pick this week.
Stuart Appleby - Risk alert!! Stuart has a tremendous track record at this event and is having a really solid year. Unfortunately his last outing was less than stellar. Will he pick up where he left off or turn things around this week?
Kevin Sutherland - A decently long hitter that is having a good year. Another guy that I see as a safe pick to make some good scores.
Bubba Watson - The longest hitter on tour is always an option this week. I considered him for a long time, then took him out, and now he's back in.
Duds
Justin Leonard - His year is tailing off pretty quickly. He still has plenty of time to get back on track but I can't see him bouncing back this week.
Anthony Kim - Great finish here last year and a long hitter makes him seem like an attractive pick. Personally I'm tired of waiting for him to step up and earn the reputation he has gotten by getting a win. He hasn't played too well this season and I don't want to waste a roster spot on him.
Sleeper
Tim Wilkinson - Not a huge hitter but long enough to survive. He finished 3rd last week and looks to be rounding into form.
Group C
Studs
Anders Hansen - A Euro that is having a great season across the pond. He finished 12th at Doral, proving that he can play in the states.
John Merrick - He is sneaking up on a lot of people with several really good finishes this season. Look for him to continue his stellar play.
Steve Marino - Ok so he finally missed a cut after 9 straight, but he is still playing great. Hard to go wrong with him here.
Duds
Fred Couples - Great history at this event (albeit on a different course) but Freddy isn't good for much more than one round. He might lead after round one, but you won't hear from him after that.
Peter Lonard - Lonard played great last week but he doesn't do that very often. There is no reason to believe he is going to do it twice in a row.
Sleeper
Brett Wetterich - A long hitter that has played well at times. Long hitters will do well this week, so it may pay off.
Good luck!
This week we have the Shell Houston Open. 7500 yards of the Redstone course. Needless to say, only long hitters need apply.
On to the preview...
Group A
Studs
KJ Choi - I have been itching to use KJ all year and finally he is playing a course where he has had success. He is having a great year and is a very solid pro and should be a great choice this week.
Adam Scott - Winner here last year, and he played really well last week. Personally I've always thought of Adam Scott as a poser, but he seems like a pretty good pick this week. Having said that, if I see some other experts picking Harrington over him. I'll be likely to change.
Padraig Harrington - He said that he peaks in his third week. This is week two of that set, and if week 1 was any indication, his game is rounding into form. If he plays well again this week, it will be hard not to have him riding the pine behind Tiger next week.
Duds
Phil Mickelson - He hasn't played that well lately, and I'm just not feeling like he is due for a good week. He is probably just using this as a practice week for The Masters and as a fantasy player I want guys that are really trying to win now.
Sleeper
Geoff Ogilvy - Not much of a sleeper I know, but here is the thing. He hasn't played well here before, but given his start this season, his is a pretty solid pick.
Group B
Studs
Robert Allenby - The safe pick. A solid player that will probably play well but not contend. I'm all about taking the safe picks after last week.
Bart Bryant - Bart has had a really good start this year and I just feel like he is a long enough hitter and consistent enough player to be a solid pick this week.
Stuart Appleby - Risk alert!! Stuart has a tremendous track record at this event and is having a really solid year. Unfortunately his last outing was less than stellar. Will he pick up where he left off or turn things around this week?
Kevin Sutherland - A decently long hitter that is having a good year. Another guy that I see as a safe pick to make some good scores.
Bubba Watson - The longest hitter on tour is always an option this week. I considered him for a long time, then took him out, and now he's back in.
Duds
Justin Leonard - His year is tailing off pretty quickly. He still has plenty of time to get back on track but I can't see him bouncing back this week.
Anthony Kim - Great finish here last year and a long hitter makes him seem like an attractive pick. Personally I'm tired of waiting for him to step up and earn the reputation he has gotten by getting a win. He hasn't played too well this season and I don't want to waste a roster spot on him.
Sleeper
Tim Wilkinson - Not a huge hitter but long enough to survive. He finished 3rd last week and looks to be rounding into form.
Group C
Studs
Anders Hansen - A Euro that is having a great season across the pond. He finished 12th at Doral, proving that he can play in the states.
John Merrick - He is sneaking up on a lot of people with several really good finishes this season. Look for him to continue his stellar play.
Steve Marino - Ok so he finally missed a cut after 9 straight, but he is still playing great. Hard to go wrong with him here.
Duds
Fred Couples - Great history at this event (albeit on a different course) but Freddy isn't good for much more than one round. He might lead after round one, but you won't hear from him after that.
Peter Lonard - Lonard played great last week but he doesn't do that very often. There is no reason to believe he is going to do it twice in a row.
Sleeper
Brett Wetterich - A long hitter that has played well at times. Long hitters will do well this week, so it may pay off.
Good luck!
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