The FedEx Cup playoffs get under way this week at The Barclays with no clear favorite. Usually, Woods would be most everyone’s choice, but he’s at No. 112 in the standings, between Bob Estes and Cameron Beckman. Besides, we're saving Tiger for the Ryder Cup.
Ernie Els is on top of the standings with 2 wins and 6 top 10 finishes. Furyk, Stricker, Rose and Mahan also have 2 wins and impressive top 10 finishes. Michelson, Overton, Bubba Watson, Kuchar and Clark round out the top 10 in the standings, each with good credentials. Dustin Johnson is lurking at No. 11.
So, who raises their game to the top and walks away with the FedEx Cup? Of the players with 1 win, Michelson is probably the favorite choice. Frankly, I’m a little tired of hearing “a win captures the world No. 1 ranking from Tiger” line. Overton hasn’t won a tournament this year. Bubba’s not ready. Kuchar’s too nice. Clark had his moment and Johnson has a cold.
I think the winner comes from a player with 2 wins this year. Els, Furyk and Stricker are great choices if you like steady. Each is built for the long haul the FedEx Cup requires. Rose was hot earlier in the year, but I’m going out on a limb and choose Hunter Mahan.
Life is good for Mahan. He has a pair of wins for the year, 3 top 10 finishes and recently married a former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. The FedEx Cup is the only thing missing and of course all newly weds need an extra $10 million.
While on this site, take a look at the great golf packages in Myrtle Beach and get yourself and some friends down here! The courses are in great shape and the weather has been spectacular. You may even want to take a cruise on the new Aquasino and get a little sports book on Hunter Mahan. However, if you have even half a brain you’ll avoid my prognostications and just play golf!
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