PGA Tournament Picks

With the tournament being less than 5 miles from the house, I thought I might offer my picks for the PGA tournament.  OH - and if you're going out there, look for me on Saturday.  I'll be the white guy wearing sunglasses :)

6.  Luke Donald - the world #1 is always a factor.  He's also one of my favorites because he seems like such a classy guy.  If Phil can't win it, I'm pulling for Luke.

5.  Lee Westwood - he's due.  Plain and simple there's no reason why he hasn't won a major yet.  Still, I'm guessing he comes up just short ... yet again.

4.  Adam Scott - last week's winner at Bridgestone is at the top of his game.  Perhaps a trendy pick because of the caddy situation.

3.  Phil Mickelson - the course seems to suit him.  In fact, it appears that the changes to the course were done to give him a little bit more of an advantage.  The crowd will be decidedly in his favor.  Phil should do what he normally does, which is contend, show flashes of brilliance coupled with moments of disaster.  I will be rooting for Phil ... but betting he comes up just short like he did 10 years ago on this very course.

2.  Rory McIlroy - after a great showing at Augusta (the blowup on Sunday notwithstanding) and a record performance at Congressional, what's not to love?  Perhaps the most talented golfer in the world should be in contention come Sunday in Atlanta.

1.  Dustin Johnson - my choice for golf's next superstar.  I'm going to keep picking him until he wins a big one!  It's bound to happen.