- Feb 26, 2001
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Buick Invitational
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FWIW, my notes show DTB previously noting that poor stats for driving accuracy AND scrambling is a terrible recipe for players in this event; DTB didn't suggest one way or another that being strong in either or both of those stats was an indicator of good, indifferent or bad performances, just that poor performance in both categories makes them very opposable over the weekend on the South Course.
OUTRIGHTS:
Tim Clark(66/1) e.w.
- - From his website on 12/22/07: "Overall I'm happy with my year, overcoming injury and still finishing in the top 30 - I really feel 2008 has great things in store for me. I'm healthy, happy and about to get married - and I'm that much closer to a win in the US. I hope to start the year off well, the first tournament on my schedule is the Buick at Torrey Pines, which is one of my favorite courses... and the site of the 08 US Open . . . Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and have a stellar 2008." . . . I would prefer the U.S. Open conditions of June for this play, but it still has much merit, regardless.
John Daly(400/1) e.w.
- - Plenty of viewing opportunities at the Hope, and for a second straight week I observed Daly as unusually patient and comfortable with his swing; a rusty short game looks the culprit for slowing his progress IMO, with a putting stroke that's too wooden rather than free flowing, and some substandard chips and pitches also on display, but I've never seen Daly's feel and touch be more than a blip in holding him back from any progress. While it might not yield immediate dividends this week, JD's short game could gain some inspiration from a smooth pairing with Vaughn Taylor and Chris Riley. The situation with John is always volatile and subject to change, but there's no way I think John is one of the longest of long shots in the field this week, or in his next few events going forward; if something clicks early, I think his game is in shape to ride the wave . . . And from Thomas Bonk last week: "John Daly, who had withdrawn from 11 PGA Tour events the last two years, made it an even dozen Saturday morning when he withdrew from the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic . . . Daly told tour officials he had a rib injury . . . Daly's couldn't make his 9:33 a.m. tee time in the celebrity field at the Classic Club, where he was to play in a group with actors Cheech Marin and Don Cheadle . . ."Obviously we'd like to have him here, because this is our marquee day, when the celebrities hit the Classic Club," tournament director Mike Milthorpe said . . . Daly has been a regular this week at the Hope's tournament parties. He attended two more tournament parties Friday night, including an after-party, and told one local reporter to ignore the fact that he was drinking. At the first party, Daly sang "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" in a duet with Alice Cooper. Eyewitnesses said Daly was helped out of the after-party by an unidentified man." (Aside: I wish I had pulled the trigger on Edfors in Qatar; consider that a tip for his prospects over the next 54 holes.)
Nick Watney(80/1) e.w.
- - A Californian that should have success here this week and in the future.
Bubba Watson(100/1) e.w.
- - Trending here with some positive momentum . . . All other things being equal, my template for Bubba would have his chances improving vis-a-vis a good chunk of the field the more it becomes a slog to get around Torrey Pines South.
Robert Allenby(70/1) e.w.
- - Was leaning to Kevin Sutherland all week, and Mike Weir was probably next on my short list, but had also ruminated on the vibes from Allenby, and that's where my money landed.
Matchups:
Allenby(-115) over Appleby (Tournament)
GL
OUTRIGHTS:
Tim Clark(66/1) e.w.
- - From his website on 12/22/07: "Overall I'm happy with my year, overcoming injury and still finishing in the top 30 - I really feel 2008 has great things in store for me. I'm healthy, happy and about to get married - and I'm that much closer to a win in the US. I hope to start the year off well, the first tournament on my schedule is the Buick at Torrey Pines, which is one of my favorite courses... and the site of the 08 US Open . . . Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and have a stellar 2008." . . . I would prefer the U.S. Open conditions of June for this play, but it still has much merit, regardless.
John Daly(400/1) e.w.
- - Plenty of viewing opportunities at the Hope, and for a second straight week I observed Daly as unusually patient and comfortable with his swing; a rusty short game looks the culprit for slowing his progress IMO, with a putting stroke that's too wooden rather than free flowing, and some substandard chips and pitches also on display, but I've never seen Daly's feel and touch be more than a blip in holding him back from any progress. While it might not yield immediate dividends this week, JD's short game could gain some inspiration from a smooth pairing with Vaughn Taylor and Chris Riley. The situation with John is always volatile and subject to change, but there's no way I think John is one of the longest of long shots in the field this week, or in his next few events going forward; if something clicks early, I think his game is in shape to ride the wave . . . And from Thomas Bonk last week: "John Daly, who had withdrawn from 11 PGA Tour events the last two years, made it an even dozen Saturday morning when he withdrew from the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic . . . Daly told tour officials he had a rib injury . . . Daly's couldn't make his 9:33 a.m. tee time in the celebrity field at the Classic Club, where he was to play in a group with actors Cheech Marin and Don Cheadle . . ."Obviously we'd like to have him here, because this is our marquee day, when the celebrities hit the Classic Club," tournament director Mike Milthorpe said . . . Daly has been a regular this week at the Hope's tournament parties. He attended two more tournament parties Friday night, including an after-party, and told one local reporter to ignore the fact that he was drinking. At the first party, Daly sang "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" in a duet with Alice Cooper. Eyewitnesses said Daly was helped out of the after-party by an unidentified man." (Aside: I wish I had pulled the trigger on Edfors in Qatar; consider that a tip for his prospects over the next 54 holes.)
Nick Watney(80/1) e.w.
- - A Californian that should have success here this week and in the future.
Bubba Watson(100/1) e.w.
- - Trending here with some positive momentum . . . All other things being equal, my template for Bubba would have his chances improving vis-a-vis a good chunk of the field the more it becomes a slog to get around Torrey Pines South.
Robert Allenby(70/1) e.w.
- - Was leaning to Kevin Sutherland all week, and Mike Weir was probably next on my short list, but had also ruminated on the vibes from Allenby, and that's where my money landed.
Matchups:
Allenby(-115) over Appleby (Tournament)
GL
Round 1 plays (1pt):
Steve Marino to beat Kevin Na -110 @ Five Dimes
Better history in this event and a 14-6 first round head-to-head record over the last year points to a Marino victory
Stewart Cink to beat Stuart Appleby -130 @ Five Dimes
Similar story here: much better record in this event and a 9-3-3 first round head-to-head record over the last year in favour of the selection
Tim Clark to beat Stephen Ames +125 @ Carib
Ames has been very impressive so far this year, but he is worth opposing at this price given his record in this event: in six attempts he has yet to finish in the top-40; Clark's record reads 12th-mc-10th
Steve Marino to beat Kevin Na -110 @ Five Dimes
Better history in this event and a 14-6 first round head-to-head record over the last year points to a Marino victory
Stewart Cink to beat Stuart Appleby -130 @ Five Dimes
Similar story here: much better record in this event and a 9-3-3 first round head-to-head record over the last year in favour of the selection
Tim Clark to beat Stephen Ames +125 @ Carib
Ames has been very impressive so far this year, but he is worth opposing at this price given his record in this event: in six attempts he has yet to finish in the top-40; Clark's record reads 12th-mc-10th
Was hoping to get a craig kanada matchup but one was never offered :shrug:
One of ridles favorite ways to cap using the monday qualifier he shot 7 under also has a nice history here
:0corn
Oh yea i will admit i was wrong..VIJAY is pretty much toast
One of ridles favorite ways to cap using the monday qualifier he shot 7 under also has a nice history here
:0corn
Oh yea i will admit i was wrong..VIJAY is pretty much toast
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Got it on xm and it seems like Tiger cant find a fairway (shocking I know) but his ball striking is brutal currently.. amazing how this guy can scramble and hardly ever makes bogeys :scared If anyone can shoot a few under par on the south and be near the top they should have a huge advantage..
Dogs how is your website coming along?
Also anyone seen Camillos driving accuracy today.. 11% :0corn Hopefully that continues tomorrow on the real golf course
Also anyone seen Camillos driving accuracy today.. 11% :0corn Hopefully that continues tomorrow on the real golf course
All Tiger and Phil on the coverage. They need to sprinkle in some young guns like Kim and Day. Do some swing comparisons and other stuff. Also everyone loves a little Duval now and then.
Site is to store links and data ABC--never intended for display--only thing accessable is email dtb@dogsthatbark.com and coinidently this morning was 1st time I check it in months to empty the junk mail
I think this round coming up might be one of the best opportunities to win money. The guys who struggled today on the north.. basically have to be thinking they have no shot to go low and make the cut. Especially the shorter hitters.
I was thinking the same thing..
Obviously i have that large play on matteson and i didnt see him once on the coverage :mj07: HES LEADING
You got a good line here.. must be nice to be able to use foreign books :mj07: I thought wed be in great shape after gores 8.. but still some golf to play
Ben Crane -125 over Woody Austin Round 2
Just a tiny bit of research, and you should see why I like this ( i.e. last week, todays stats, course history)
I also lean hoffman over O hair..maybe ill add it later :shrug:
Just a tiny bit of research, and you should see why I like this ( i.e. last week, todays stats, course history)
I also lean hoffman over O hair..maybe ill add it later :shrug:
second round plays
Choi +120 over Mickelson
Clark -115 over Ogilvy
Warren -105 over Lehman doubling up on this one
Mahan -105 over Baddely
Richard Johnson -115 over Daly
Choi +120 over Mickelson
Clark -115 over Ogilvy
Warren -105 over Lehman doubling up on this one
Mahan -105 over Baddely
Richard Johnson -115 over Daly
I see where your comin from on warren but that driving % is scary :scared It's weird cuz he led the tour last year in total driving. He also is under the cut line and if he starts off poorly might just throw in the towel.. I wish he was at even or so, and id ride with ya on it :shrug:
Also leanin Allen over Jobe.. just have a funny feeling Jobes game isnt ready for the South Course yet.
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Flu like symptoms.. go to rotoworld.com
I will be fading quigley next week as well :0corn
Anyway.. look at Moores last hole
Play by Play for the Par 5, 613 yards 9th Hole
X
Shot 1 248 yds to left rough, 362 yds to hole
Shot 2 135 yds to left fairway, 229 yds to hole
Shot 3 207 yds to right rough, 32 yds to hole
Shot 4 30 yds to green, 3 ft to hole
Shot 5 putt 4 ft 11 in., 22 in. to hole
Shot 6 putt 3 ft 1 in., 21 in. to hole
Shot 7 in the hole
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