Strength Of Field: A. Best field of the year, and that includes a World Golf Championship event. Tiger, Phil, Adam Scott, Rory, Henrik...all in the field this week. What more could you ask for, honestly?
Other tidbits: Despite living only a few miles away from the golf course, Ernie Els is sitting this tournament out, likely due to fatigue suffered from all the golf he had to play last week. In fact, of the four players who played on Sunday, only Rickie Fowler tees it up this week...Jack Nicklaus, AKA Golf Master Swag, is the charity host and one of the reasons this tournament has gotten back off its feet in recent years. The Honda Classic was on the verge of collapse until 2007, when an upgraded course and the help of Nicklaus brought the tournament back to life...US Open Champion Justin Rose pulled out of the event with an elbow injury. So, too, has Scott Piercy, who is expected to miss significant time after elbow surgery.
Fantasy Four:
Graeme McDowell - Survived three matches he probably should have lost last week. Several aspects of his game have improved this season. Holds a great record at the Honda Classic.
Rory McIlroy - Attempted to keep him off the board, but he is a former champion who was returning to form until a second round loss last week. Isn't trap bait like Tiger or Phil would be. Could use a monster week in the states to bring him back into people's minds.
Geoff Ogilvy - Sleeper pick. Has won the most money in Honda Classic history without actually winning the tournament. True horse for course definition. Could use another huge week like he had last year.
Charl Schwartzel - Top player who has shockingly yet to win since his Masters triumph. Has looked good in previous starts on Tour. Holds a decent record at the Honda.
Last Weeks Team:
Jason Day: WINNER
Hunter Mahan: Round Of 16
Matt Kuchar: Round Of 16
Ian Poulter: First Round
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