4 People to Watch to Contend
Obvious - Tigger Woo - Alright I know this isn't a hard choice and someone who couldn't identify a golf club would choose Tiger Woods but you don't think he has more motivation then normal. Maybe its too much pressure but to go out there and win on father's day would be the most memorable performance of his entire amazing career. He's taken a lot of time off but you have to believe he is ready to go, and you can't pick against him.
Secondary - Adam Scott - Scott burst into the scenes with his Players Championship win a few years back but now he is old enough and mature enough to take home his first Major Championship. Scott is also one of the hottest golfers in the world.
Unknown - David Howell - This Brit has played phenomenally this year on tour well enough to jump up to #10 in the world rankings. Maybe he will have his breakthrough in the British Open which will be played in his native England but expect him to be on the leaderboard on Sunday.
Darkhorse - Henrik Stenson - Another foreign man who has played well this season. Henrik is unknown by casual golf fans but he is in the upper tier of a solid Euro Tour core, again watch for his name on Sunday.
3 People Who Might Surpisingly Miss the Cut
The Old - Fred Couples - Freddy has stated that being in contention in the Masters has taken a lot out of him this year. Well, if he's hacking out of the rough on Thursday and Friday he is going to be in trouble.
The Injured - Sergio Garcia - Sergio recently withdrew from a tourny due to a back injury, well back problems and golf do not mix, if it flares up then Sergio has many problems lieing ahead of him tomorrow.
The Shocker - Vijay Singh - VJ's a bomber and on many occasions a sprayer, he's had a disappointing 2006 season by his standards thus far, even though he is #3 on the money list. VJ might end up in the rough more than any person who makes the cut and that will equal him tee-tottering on the cut line on Friday.
2 People to Root For this Weekend
The Tiny - Tadd Fujikawa - A fifteen year old amateur who stands at 5 foot 1 and 135 pounds. What were you doing on fathers day weekend when you were fifteen years old my guess is searching around trying to by your father a record or some golf balls to appease him on Sunday Afternoon after he got back from a round of golf. Hopefully, this kid can make the cut if so that would be a great story.
The Locale Boy - JJ Henry - I always gotta root for the boy from Fairfield, he's made the cut in his two prior US Open Appearances here's hoping for a 3rd.
1 Winner
Retief Goosen - I'm going with the shot maker. The guy is always in the fairways and is always in contention during US Opens and still gets no love from the media. With Tiger Woods possibly rusty, Phil due for a mediocre performance in a major, my Vijay cut prediction and Els battle with injuries Retief is the man to beat going into Winged foot this weekend. After last years debacle finish expect Retief to learn from past mistakes and walk away with number 3.
Obvious - Tigger Woo - Alright I know this isn't a hard choice and someone who couldn't identify a golf club would choose Tiger Woods but you don't think he has more motivation then normal. Maybe its too much pressure but to go out there and win on father's day would be the most memorable performance of his entire amazing career. He's taken a lot of time off but you have to believe he is ready to go, and you can't pick against him.Secondary - Adam Scott - Scott burst into the scenes with his Players Championship win a few years back but now he is old enough and mature enough to take home his first Major Championship. Scott is also one of the hottest golfers in the world.
Unknown - David Howell - This Brit has played phenomenally this year on tour well enough to jump up to #10 in the world rankings. Maybe he will have his breakthrough in the British Open which will be played in his native England but expect him to be on the leaderboard on Sunday.
Darkhorse - Henrik Stenson - Another foreign man who has played well this season. Henrik is unknown by casual golf fans but he is in the upper tier of a solid Euro Tour core, again watch for his name on Sunday.
3 People Who Might Surpisingly Miss the Cut
The Old - Fred Couples - Freddy has stated that being in contention in the Masters has taken a lot out of him this year. Well, if he's hacking out of the rough on Thursday and Friday he is going to be in trouble.The Injured - Sergio Garcia - Sergio recently withdrew from a tourny due to a back injury, well back problems and golf do not mix, if it flares up then Sergio has many problems lieing ahead of him tomorrow.
The Shocker - Vijay Singh - VJ's a bomber and on many occasions a sprayer, he's had a disappointing 2006 season by his standards thus far, even though he is #3 on the money list. VJ might end up in the rough more than any person who makes the cut and that will equal him tee-tottering on the cut line on Friday.
2 People to Root For this Weekend
The Tiny - Tadd Fujikawa - A fifteen year old amateur who stands at 5 foot 1 and 135 pounds. What were you doing on fathers day weekend when you were fifteen years old my guess is searching around trying to by your father a record or some golf balls to appease him on Sunday Afternoon after he got back from a round of golf. Hopefully, this kid can make the cut if so that would be a great story.The Locale Boy - JJ Henry - I always gotta root for the boy from Fairfield, he's made the cut in his two prior US Open Appearances here's hoping for a 3rd.
1 Winner
Retief Goosen - I'm going with the shot maker. The guy is always in the fairways and is always in contention during US Opens and still gets no love from the media. With Tiger Woods possibly rusty, Phil due for a mediocre performance in a major, my Vijay cut prediction and Els battle with injuries Retief is the man to beat going into Winged foot this weekend. After last years debacle finish expect Retief to learn from past mistakes and walk away with number 3.
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