Power Rankings Doral
Jordan Spieth has made a living Feeling out courses and shooting low on the weekend. There is a lot of great competition - but he could Tear that place up and Run Away with this one. I'm staying ont he kid for $100 at 20-1.
Video: Interview Before Doral
Steve Stricker hasn't played much, but he never does and he finished 2nd last year. It is a different course this year - but if he's on - he's a bargain at 50-1.
There is a Laundry List of Top Players that could easily win this. Most are Going at Pretty Low Odds, Except Rose at 30-1.
McIlroy
McDowell
Bradley
Rose
Dustin Johnson
Adam Scott
Web Simpson
Tiger Woods (If he plays - but his stats suck)
Players Trending or with 3 or More Top 10s Due to Win:
Garcia
Delaet
Kuchar
If your on a Budget - there are a Dozen Solid Longshots that have a Real Chance:
De Jonge
Matsuyama
Horshell
Els
The Odds on the Field are 10-1 and include a ton of good Euro Stars. Worth a Cover at $10:
Aphibarnrat Kiradech
Blixt Jonas
Castro Roberto
Donaldson Jamie
Fdez-Castano Gonzalo
Fichardt Darren
Gallacher Stephen
Grace Branden
Hend Scott
Jaidee Thongchai
Jeong Jin
Jimenez Miguel A.
Kim Hyung-Sung
Points D.A.
Rumford Brett
Stadler Kevin
Sterne Richard
Uihlein Peter
van der Walt Dawie
Weekley Boo
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Round 1
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Round 2
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UPDATE!
NOT CUT
ALL WILL PLAY THROUGH WEEKEND
Tiger Woods (+5)
Dustin Johnson Had the only substantial Lead at (-3) But crashed on the back nine (-1)
DJ is part of a 4 way tie for 1st at (-1)
Two of my Tickets - McIlroy and McDowell Tied for 2nd (E).
Round 3
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Final Round
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Live Coverage Today 10 Am - 11:30 Am (PST) on Golf Channel
Spot Light Coverage will Continue on Golf Channel.
Network Coverage Resumes (NOW) 12 pm NBC
Leaders Just Tee'd Off
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Round 1
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The Answer is Blowing in The Wind
High winds are making an Easy course Hard. With winds in the 20 MPH range - players are struggling. More of the same is expected today. When I say easy - I mean easy for those who can drive straight and hit greens. Too much Water and Sand to be a bombers paradise.
Calm Winds and Sunshine are forecast for Sat and Sun. It's really a matter of who will survive the cut today and not get too Far behind the Leader. Those who stay within 4 or 5 of the lead will have plenty of opportunity to shoot low this weekend. I just hope Jordan Spieth (E) stays out of trouble and makes the cut. If he does - I fully expect him to shoot 7 or 8 under the last 2 Rounds - and tear that course apart.
Yesterdays Rain Delay
Will force several players to finish yesterdays round early this Morning.
There is a 5 way Tie for 1st at just (-3). So, anyone Even or 1 or 2 Over should still be in the Running Tomorrow.
Round 2
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UPDATE!
NOT CUT
ALL WILL PLAY THROUGH WEEKEND
It now is a matter of not getting too far behind. The wind is blowing Drives, Approach Shots and Even Short Puts - all over the place. Only 3 Players under par so far today. So, chance to catch the leaders when wind dies down tomorrow and Sunday - IF - you're not 6 or 7 over?.
JordanSpieth (8+)
He was Mugged on the 14th and 4 Strokes were stolen.
The Police sketch resembles a large blue monster.
Now he will need to shoot 8 Under Sat and Sun to even have a chance.
He was Mugged on the 14th and 4 Strokes were stolen.
The Police sketch resembles a large blue monster.
Now he will need to shoot 8 Under Sat and Sun to even have a chance.
Tiger Woods (+5)
Dustin Johnson Had the only substantial Lead at (-3) But crashed on the back nine (-1)
DJ is part of a 4 way tie for 1st at (-1)
Two of my Tickets - McIlroy and McDowell Tied for 2nd (E).
21 Players within 5 of the lead - 2 days left. Anybodies Game!
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Tiger on the Loose
Coming back from 5 Over - Tiger is just 3 off the lead at (-1)
Patrick Reed leads at (-4) with Dufner and Mahan just 2 off at (-2)
Trumps Ego
and Pin placements have taken the entertainment value out of the tournament. It's not fun too watch. In his interview - Trump actually took credit for good ratings and said the public loves a difficult course. Really? I guess if you like a scoreless football game in 35 MPH winds - played on Ice. Living proof - if they have enough money - Networks will give the microphone to Idiots babbling ego-maniacal nonsense. Yeah..I hate seeing a hole in one or watching a player stick an approach shot inches form the Pin. Much more fun watching them hook balls into the water or sand. Idiot!
Trumps Ego
and Pin placements have taken the entertainment value out of the tournament. It's not fun too watch. In his interview - Trump actually took credit for good ratings and said the public loves a difficult course. Really? I guess if you like a scoreless football game in 35 MPH winds - played on Ice. Living proof - if they have enough money - Networks will give the microphone to Idiots babbling ego-maniacal nonsense. Yeah..I hate seeing a hole in one or watching a player stick an approach shot inches form the Pin. Much more fun watching them hook balls into the water or sand. Idiot!
Final Round
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Live Coverage Today 10 Am - 11:30 Am (PST) on Golf Channel
Spot Light Coverage will Continue on Golf Channel.
Network Coverage Resumes (NOW) 12 pm NBC
Leaders Just Tee'd Off
Patrick Reed
in a pregame interview - said he was a top 5 player and can't be beat when he's on his game.
There is an old Mexican saying that translates to - Don't fear the one threatening to kill you - fear the one saying nothing. There are exceptions to that rule and he did birdie twice already to expand his lead at (-6). However, self praise rarely producing edible fruit. Based on that interview - and that alone - I predict a fall for Reed - sometime this round. Proverbs 16:18
Tiger Woods
Missing Fairways again. He has dropped 2 shot back to +1 and his in the sand on 6. In fairness to Woods - he is suffering from back spasms. He did not enjoy explaining to his 6 year old daughter why he had to quit - "unable to move." last week.
Patrick Reed
(-5) Left the door open by not increasing his lead. Lucky for him - no one could make a put to save their life. To his credit - his scrambling for the rough and sand was impeccable. Jamie Donaldson (one of my field bets.)made a move on 17 by sticking his approach within a foot and drawing within 1 (-4) . Meanwhile Reed was in the bunker on 16. From 118 yds - looking at a thin piece of green - on the other side of the fairway. But he kept it on the fringe.
Donaldson pm the Par 4 18th hits the right side of fairway.
Reed On 16 leaves his put from the fringe 3 feet short. But Pushes in for Par (-5)
on the 17th he puts his Tee shot in Bunker. He lays up in fairway. chips and puts for Pa (-5).
Donaldson From the Fairway - with one last chance to Tie. You could see him lose contol l of his swing on approach. Elbows flew away from his body - pushed it right into greenside bunker.
3rd shot from Bunker - 12 feet short. Misses Par put bu inches. In the Clubhouse (-3)
Reed on the Par 4 18th 2 shot lead - Way Short Right Rough. Approach fairway front of green straight shot in. 3rd shot leaves it 300 feet short - 2 puts to win.
PUts to within 2 feet. Pushes in!
Reed Wins!
Something to be said for confidence I guess - or a lead when no one else can score. Just wouldn't repeat that cocky pregame interview again. Congrats Patrick - good luck with the Baby!.
Well... just heard post game interview - still patting himself on the back. Should have shut up while he was ahead. Like Johnny Miller said; It's one thing to close a tourney - that's not what he did. He won because no one challenged the lead and he pared on the final round. I'll bet he doesn't win again for a while.
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