Some obvious choices this week stick out more clearly in a field that isn’t as strong as years past.
Nick Taylor will try to join Dustin Johnson (not entered) as the only players to defend this century.
Some obvious choices this week stick out more clearly in a field that isn’t as strong as years past.
Nick Taylor will try to join Dustin Johnson (not entered) as the only players to defend this century.
Crosby Clam Bake only uses Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill this time around. Amateurs will return next year but that shouldn’t bother the chalk.
It’s the 86th edition in the desert and TPC Scottsdale has been home since 1987.
Webb Simpson is back to defend his title.
It’s not the US Open, yet, but it’s close. Internationals have won the last the four so keep that in mind. Tiger is the landlord but he’s not in the field this week.
They’ve played every edition since 1968 on these tracks so we dig deep this week.
Marc Leishman returns to defend his title in a full field of 156.
We add rough and length to the equation this week plus some weather.
Time to grind.
One of the most difficult events annually to handicap. The only angle that is etched in stone is a shootout will take place and going low is a requirement.
Also, with two easy tracks, pros will get healthy quickly. Pete Dye on Sunday will have the final say but last year two pros tied the course record with 63.
Hang on with both hands and take a few chances!
Rarefied air with a T7 last week suggests I’m ready to roll.
Uphill or downhill? Right, stay tuned…