2013 Season

[sparnar]

I would like to see Tiger take a major, just to get the hype up about him possibly catching Nicklaus.

 

Would love to see Luke Donald get a major. Would also enjoy Justin Rose doing well.

 

From the South Africans, I hope that Ernie can compete again in the majors, just to show that he can repeat his Open performance. He has been working with Dr Sherylle Calder. If you are not familiar with her, read up on her. She is one amazing lady, and has had tremendous success helping various sports teams and athletes with visual training.

 

It looks like Charl Schwartzel is finally getting back to his old self after his injuries. Tim Clark also looks better, and I am hoping he can perform well on the Tour.

 

As for Louis Oosthuizen, I fear that he needs to work with a sports psychologist. He had at least three tourneys where he had a great chance of winning (Masters, the Deutsche Bank where Rory beat him down the stretch, and the Singapore Open where he lost in a play-off). In the Masters playoff he played a really shocking approach (taking nothing away from Bubba's shot) to lose. In the Deutsche Bank (after shooting a 63 in the 3rd round!) he had a chance on the 18th to actually beat Rory if he could hit a decent approach and hole out. But he played a poor approach, and then had a difficult chip that he to up and down for a play-off. He just missed the putt, and lost to Rory. At the Singapore Open he was in a play-off with the young Matteo Manessero, and he had a great chance with a 6 footer to win the comp, the putt just slid by. Louis hits the ball quite a bit further than Matteo, but couldn't capitalize on the long par 5 18th that they played repeatedly.

 

He keeps putting himself in great positions, and he definitely has the game to compete with the world's best. But he now has to start closing out tournaments when he has the chance. I am pretty sure that he will get another major, or two perhaps, his swing is that good. But he has to work with someone like Bob Rotella.

 

Speaking of Bob Rotella, I see that Trevor Immelman has been working with dr Bob. I hope this will help Trevor. If I am not mistaken, 2013 will be his last fully exempt year because of his Masters win. So he will have to finish top 125 to keep his card (something he didn't accomplish last year).

 

And I also hope that Retief Goosen can finally shake the injuries that have plagued him lately. Would be great to see him play regularly.

 

And it would be awesome to see if Branden Grace can get into a few tournaments on the PGA Tour, based on his 2012 performance.

 

The other players I like to watch is Rory, DJ and Dufner. I also wouldn't mind seeing Keegan Bradley win another major, I think he has the mental strength some other players don't have.

 

I would also like to see Jim Furyk win a big tournament or two, he had a tough year in 2012, and I beginning to wonder if he still has the mettle.

 

I'm also a big fan of G-Mac.

 

And I wouldn't mind if Adam Scott won a big tournament or two. Even though Ernie won the Open, I still felt really bad for him.

 

Ditto to whoever said about watching someone win a major, instead of losing it.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

 

I'm also a big fan of G-Mac.

 

 

Forgot all about Graeme -- love the way he plays, and hope he gets of the schnide and wins a few tournaments this year. Maybe he's the guy for the Open Championship!

[GolfSpy WD]

Forgot all about Graeme -- love the way he plays, and hope he gets of the schnide and wins a few tournaments this year. Maybe he's the guy for the Open Championship!

 

Same. GMac had moments where he shined last year, but I don't remember him being a contender anytime. He's a class act though and it would be good to see him win again.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Same. GMac had moments where he shined last year, but I don't remember him being a contender anytime. He's a class act though and it would be good to see him win again.

 

Okay - talk about a forgettable US Open -- everyone remembers Furyk going down in flames, but GMac had a makable putt to tie on 18 that wound up nowhere near the hole. Who won that thing, by the way?

[GolfSpy WD]

Okay - talk about a forgettable US Open -- everyone remembers Furyk going down in flames, but GMac had a makable putt to tie on 18 that wound up nowhere near the hole. Who won that thing, by the way?

 

Ahh, forgot about that. Even though GMac was in second, in my mind it was always Furyk catching up on Simpson...maybe because he crashed so much harder than GMac did

[GolfSpy WD]

Speaking of Furyk. IMO he's done. 3 leads squandered and a total flop at the Ryder Cup. I can't really root for him anymore.

[Walkerjames]

Speaking of Furyk. IMO he's done. 3 leads squandered and a total flop at the Ryder Cup. I can't really root for him anymore.

It must be the five hour energy.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

It must be the five hour energy.

 

I think the problem is that his rounds are lasting about 5 and a half hours...

[Walkerjames]

I think the problem is that his rounds are lasting about 5 and a half hours...

Yes I think you nailed it LOL. Nice Barbajo.

[BK in TEXAS]

I think the problem is that his rounds are lasting about 5 and a half hours...

LMAO :D

[revkev]

I'm one of the rare guys who's neutral on Tiger - I used to be a huge Tiger fan but am an even bigger Jack fan - when Tiger was on a torrent of wins I wanted to see him cruise by Jack - now that he isn't likely to do that I'd just assume Jack keep the record. And unless Tiger regains his putting stroke Jack will.

 

Actually golf is getting what it needs from Tiger - he's still very good, good enough to contend and win at any time but he's not dominant - that means more excitement.

 

I'd really like to see Westwood win one this year but I'm going outside the box a hair and say it will be the year of Louie.........

[Walkerjames]

I'm one of the rare guys who's neutral on Tiger - I used to be a huge Tiger fan but am an even bigger Jack fan - when Tiger was on a torrent of wins I wanted to see him cruise by Jack - now that he isn't likely to do that I'd just assume Jack keep the record. And unless Tiger regains his putting stroke Jack will.

 

Actually golf is getting what it needs from Tiger - he's still very good, good enough to contend and win at any time but he's not dominant - that means more excitement.

 

I'd really like to see Westwood win one this year but I'm going outside the box a hair and say it will be the year of Louie.........

Well said Rev