Yahoo Fantasy Golf Week 23 Preview

Ok I'm back and it's time to lay down the iron dry joy. I haven't had much time to think about my picks and my ranking has suffered. Today starts the turnaround. WHO'S WITH ME!?!?!?!

Now that I have my braveheart speech out of the way, let's talk some golf. Last week Kenny Perry won The Memorial (our local event), and with the US Open looming, we have a sort of in between'er event this week in the Stanford St. Jude Classic.

Without further adioueuaou (as if I care how to spell it), let's get to the picks...

Group A

Studs

Vance Veazy - Ok this guy is a total stud and if you haven't heard of him, then you better keep reading because neither have I (I see that he finished 10th last year but that is all I know). Ok, just a little joke to get things started.... (I wonder how many people just read the names and don't look at my comments??)

Sergio Garcia - He played great golf at the Players and may have turned a corner once and for all. The putter will tell the tale. He didn't fair terribly well last year, but this is a new Sergio.

Vijay Singh - Without a lot of other big names in the event, you have to consider Vijay. This is generally the type of event that he wins. Think about it, how many times has Vijay won an event you've never heard of? Lots, so this week might be his week.

Duds

Woody Austin - Defending champ will have a lot more on his plate this week as far as media stuff and the pressure to defend. Combine that with the fact that he is a streaky player and I say, he isn't worth the pick

Ernie Els - Despite winning early in the year. Ernie just doesn't have it any more. I don't know if it's injury or lack of interest or what, but he just isn't the contender that he once was.

Sleeper

David Toms - Toms finished third last year but has had a relatively quiet 2008 season. Horses for courses seems to be the rule, and he obviously likes this one so he is a threat this week.

Group B

Studs

Brian Gay - Brian is quietly having a great season. Already over the $1 million mark in earnings and sporting a shiny fourth place trophy from last year's event, should be reason enough to have him in your lineup.

Robert Allenby - I get really tired of using Allenby because he never wins but generally scores decent points. Don't be suprised if I pull him late for a schnazzier option.

Camillo Villegas - Still hoping he will continue the good play he started a few weeks ago. And hoping he won't pull out at the last minute and hose my like he did last week.

For the record, I'm also playing Charlie Wi on a hunch but I would hardly call him a stud.

Duds

Stuart Appleby - Missed the cut last year and didn't play particularly well last week. Double wammy.

Sleeper

Matt Jones - He has missed 5 straight cuts now since his hot start to the season, but all on really tough courses. This should be a nice break for him to start turning things around. He is going to get it figured out at some point, and this week seems likely to me.

Group C

Studs

Kenny Perry - Still hot, still playing. I'd like to stay on the train until it stops...

Brian Davis - Runner up last year and has shown flashes of greatness this season. Ok maybe not greatness exactly. How about almost-won-edness?

Duds

John Merrick - Missed the cut last year and opened with an 80 last week. Triple wammy.

Troy Matteson - Decent finish last year but shot 76-81 last week. Not good...

Sleeper

Bill Haas - This guy is going to have a breakthrough at some point. He's too good of a player not to, and these types of events are the perfect place to get it done. I like his chances to be a solid competitor this week.

Good luck!