Outrights:
Jason Day(28/1) e.w.
Rickie Fowler(33/1) e.w.
David Toms(35/1) e.w.
- - Day impresses with his apparent ability to peak, and with the President's Cup on the horizon, he would be my pick "to Win the FedExCup." Fowler has shown the shotmaker's game for this venue, and the probability of tough weather late (unless rounds get postponed) should enhance his inspiration to take it across the finish line. Toms is in the class of veterans on the verge of Hall of Fame type credentials that have stepped-up to claim the $10 million prize in the past, and again, the old-style venue has much that suits his game.
Andres Romero(80/1) e.w.
Trevor Immelman(100/1) e.w.
Phil Mickelson(28/1) e.w.
- - Mostly struggling to find any choices that appeal at bigger prices, I should probably go with Mickelson or Stricker, in fact, I think I will. Romero lands in a big spot when I think the chances should be about 75% to 99% that his game is still peaking rather than regressing. My favorite analysis from last week (along the lines of form is temporary, class is permanent) was an observation about "it never went anywhere, it was just somehow submerged", and very often it only takes something minor to put it back on display; anyway, IMO no one with Immelman's proven class has gotten punier rewards out of their efforts this season, so I'll stick with him further. Mickelson should hopefully recognize numerous opportunities this week to go after his driver, but also numerous opportunities to throttle back, thereby squarely finding himself in a second shot and short game contest, with his pal Keegan alongside, and a golden chance to assert some of his rightful leadership role in forming the President's Cup team.
GL
