When you look at the breakdown of these WGC events, or any event for that matter when the world’s best players show up — the list of favorites typically includes the usual suspects.
The Golf Channel is flat out declaring that come Sunday, Tiger Woods will win at Firestone Country Club for the ninth time.
My, that is so very fashionable — let’s pick Tiger Woods.
If Tiger’s not your man then they immediately turn to Dustin Johnson. Isn’t that going out on a fat limb — let’s go with the No. 1 player in the world.
We’ve had enough!
Today, for your inspection and deep, deep thought, we present the DogLegNews list of favorites at the WGC-Firestone.
So let’s round up the UNUSUAL suspects, shall we?
TONY FINAU: This kid is an elite player in the making. Incredible length and an ever-improving short game. Look at what he’s done in the majors this year. Performed well again at Carnoustie and tied for ninth. Has the perfect game for Firestone. He’s our overall favorite.
KEVIN NA: Gotta love Kevin Na. Look what this guy has overcome. At one point not long ago he couldn’t get the club back, admitted to the yips and took a huge amount of abuse from the galleries. Back in the winner’s circle this year. Really, really consistent and who flies farther under the radar than Kevin Na?
PAT PEREZ: This late bloomer continues to bloom. His temper was the damper on his talent early in his career and now that he’s mellowed, he’s a darn good player. Just think if he was calmer in his youth? But then again, most of us would have been better at whatever we were doing if that was the case.
PAT CANTLAY: Doesn’t really have a lot of weaknesses. He has a lot of game, good mentally.
XANDER SCHAUFFELE: Who expected the X-man to be there down the stretch at the Open Championship. Yet there he was in the thick of it. Got the “baby-in-the-stroller” bogey at the 17th or he might have been there with Molinari. Love his game, great swing.
KIRADECH APHIBARNRAT: How can you not like the “Barn-Rat?” While everyone’s at the gym, he’s slugging down some Ben and Jerry’s. Has a major shoe collection, likes fast, fancy cars. Does a great job of representing fat guys everywhere on a flat-belly tour.
HAOTONG LI: You wanna talk about talent? People forget that this kid is only 22 years old. Has an extraordinary amount of poise and a lot of game. Hits it long, hits really good iron shots.
THORBJORN OLESEN: How can you not go with a guy whose name means “Thunder Bear?”
IAN POULTER: He’s totally resurrected his career this season. Gaining in confidence, can’t wait to have him back on the European Ryder Cup team.
KEVIN KISNER: Was any one pulling for this guy at Carnoustie? How about if we pull for him this week?
So there you have the DogLegNews favorites.
No Tiger, no Rory, no Jordy, no D.J.
No problem.
Bet all our DogLeg guys make the cut.
Oh, that’s right, there is no cut.
