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New date, new trophy... Will the weather make a difference? Will Phil play, will Tiger play?
 
Is this the 5th major?
 
A storied tournament with aces on 17, Rickie’s supreme wedge shots...
 
Who will take the top spot this year?
 
I’m going with Adam Scott, he is due for a W.

Also, I am kind of bummed for the new time slot, I liked this tournament around my birthday/Mother’s Day. Usually marked my opening week of golf-able weather here.

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tony@CIC  

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I can't wait - this is one of my favorite events. Phil is undecided after his performance this week. Recent news article states Tiger's neck issue may be a bit more serious. Rickie needs a quick trip to the sports psychologist and Bubba - well anything can happen with him. 

I'd like to see all four at the top of the leader board at this event. 

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I can't wait - this is one of my favorite events. Phil is undecided after his performance this week. Recent news article states Tiger's neck issue may be a bit more serious. Rickie needs a quick trip to the sports psychologist and Bubba - well anything can happen with him. 
I'd like to see all four at the top of the leader board at this event. 


Bubba
Phil
Rickie
Tiger

I could get onboard with that. And a 10 hole playoff on top of that.
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bens197  

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Definitely not the 5th major but still, a great event.

I’m going with either Kevin Kisner or Billy Horschel.


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Aaron Baddeley (Mr. No Logo) is looking pretty solid and I still see Fleetwood as a strong possibility...but I'm thinking Rory is about ready for one of his lap the field performances.

So what is the latest line on El Tigres neck issue?  I could definitely see him opting to sit another one out so as not risk being ready for Augusta National.

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One of my favorite tournaments of the season, can't wait! My pick is Xander Schauffele to take home the crown. T-2 last year and already has two wins and three top 10 finishes this season.

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And just because, I'm gonna say 42 balls end up in the water.

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Just now, TSauer said:

And just because, I'm gonna say 42 balls end up in the water.

I'll take the over on that. 

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GolfSpy_BNG  

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Definitely more than 42 in the water.

I don't know why but I think Martin Kaymer is going to take this one down.  Maybe it is because Mahan isn't in the field!😁

 

 

 

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fixyurdivot  

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2 hours ago, TSauer said:

And just because, I'm gonna say 42 balls end up in the water.

Now that's a fun contest all to itself.  I'm going with 46.

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I think that Tommy Fleetwood wins The Players.  He had a nice showing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and had been doing well on his European Tour starts.

I will also say that there will be 69 balls in the water this week.

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I'm all in with Bubba, though my dark horse pick for the Masters (Harold Varner III) is gonna be someone I look for cuz he needs the win for an invite there...heck I'm not even sure he's in the field here as I type, so go easy on me spies...!

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3 minutes ago, PING Apologist #9 said:

I'm all in with Bubba, though my dark horse pick for the Masters (Harold Varner III) is gonna be someone I look for cuz he needs the win for an invite there...heck I'm not even sure he's in the field here as I type, so go easy on me spies...!

I'm 99% sure he is. 😉

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Kenny B ‎

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I'm taking Fleetwood again this week, unless he is paired with Keegan Bradley.  

Kuchar is going to have a good showing.

Dark horse is Patrick Cantley

“We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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I'm all in with Bubba, though my dark horse pick for the Masters (Harold Varner III) is gonna be someone I look for cuz he needs the win for an invite there...heck I'm not even sure he's in the field here as I type, so go easy on me spies...!



Harold is in the field. Had a great showing last year. I always root for him and would love to see him break through. Had a rough week at Bay Hill though


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Featured groups are looking good this week: 

Thursday AM: Tiger, Pattie Reed, Webb Simpson

Thursday PM: Rickie, Brooks, Jordan 

Friday AM: Kuch, Phil, Rory

Friday PM: Xander, JT, Rose 

 

also 56 balls in the water. ; )

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On 3/10/2019 at 7:52 AM, Shankster said:

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New date, new trophy... Will the weather make a difference? Will Phil play, will Tiger play?
 
Is this the 5th major?
 
A storied tournament with aces on 17, Rickie’s supreme wedge shots...
 
Who will take the top spot this year?
 
I’m going with Adam Scott, he is due for a W.

Also, I am kind of bummed for the new time slot, I liked this tournament around my birthday/Mother’s Day. Usually marked my opening week of golf-able weather here.

I love the new date as it puts a marquee event in each month and causes for a fun 3 weeks starting with the Honda. It's not a major to me and never will be, but it is the strongest field in golf which makes it as tough as one. Tiger will play, not sure about Phil as the course does not set up well for him at all and he has already won here. I would look out for accurate drivers this week and I really think that Tiger will win it since he can keep his driver in the bag most holes.

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41 minutes ago, oldsnick01 said:

Hard to overlook Rory the way he is hitting the ball...is this the week that his putter shows up on Sunday?

His putting has improved, but he hit a lot of approach shots left yesterday.  He needs to tighten up his short irons.

“We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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The NLU guys had another interesting take on their podcast today about The Players. I won't go into details of it, but worth a listen if you ask me. I'm mostly interested in whether or not Tiger will play. I think most everyone in the golf world is curious to know if his neck issue is going to become the next back issue or if it is something relatively mild as he suggested in his statement. 

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Interesting...

Apparently Phil is in. His “testing” the course beforehand method is intriguing. I wonder if he will do that more often.


How exactly does he test the course to determine if he'll play?

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1 hour ago, TR1PTIK said:

The NLU guys had another interesting take on their podcast today about The Players. I won't go into details of it, but worth a listen if you ask me. I'm mostly interested in whether or not Tiger will play. I think most everyone in the golf world is curious to know if his neck issue is going to become the next back issue or if it is something relatively mild as he suggested in his statement. 

Kevin Van Valkenburg was very entertaining!

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Kevin Van Valkenburg was very entertaining!

I thought his Jack Nicklaus impersonation was quite good!

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Hybrid: :mizuno-small: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB
Irons: :bridgestone-small: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
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9 minutes ago, TR1PTIK said:

I thought his Jack Nicklaus impersonation was quite good!

I thought his impersonation of Gary Player ranting about Wayne Player being arrested for setting up a Fyre Festival type Masters experience as brilliant!!!!!!!

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I'll go with Bubba and 53 in the water


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Cobra  Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft
:ping-small:  410  Hybrids 22*, 26*

Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts 

:titelist-small: SM7 54* Wedge

:ping-small: Glide 3.0  60* Wedge

:odyssey-small: O Works putter

:ShotScope: V3
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EZGO TXT 48v cart
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Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 

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