Course: TPC San Antonio, which measures a little less than 7,500 yards. Expect something similar to Bay Hill last week - around ten under par as the champion. If you find the fairways, you can take the course apart, but sand saves will be incredibly difficult and anything off line will be swallowed by the rough.
Strength Of Field: C-. I was originally going to give it the same strength as the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but after reviewing it further, I just couldn't do it. Phil Mickelson is a nice addition, but the tournament is lacking star power. That hasn't stopped this event from producing its fair share of drama, though.
Extra Tidbits: Phil Mickelson was a last minute addition to the tournament, and will be playing the event for the first time in 22 years. Last year, Rory McIlroy picked up the tournament at the last minute, and finished second...Sergio Garcia helped design this course, but will not be teeing it up this week...Last year, Martin Laird won his third PGA Tour title by shooting a final round 63 and beat Rory McIlroy by two shots.
Fantasy Four:
Jason Kokrak - Coming off fourth place finish at Bay Hill. Fits the mold of recent champions - been on tour a few years with strong results entering the event. Big hitter. If he is accurate, he could really shorten this course.
Freddie Jacobson - Three straight top 25 finishes. Has played every Texas Open held at TPC San Antonio, never finishing outside the top 25. Perfect example of someone whose game is trending up.
Ryan Palmer - Sleeper pick. Near victory at the Honda Classic coupled with his strong finish here last year. The Texan should feel confident about his chances. Needs a strong finish to make the Masters.
Jordan Speith - Cooled off since his hot start to the season, but has experience here, and is a native Texan. He enters rested, and the course should fit his eye.
Last Weeks Team:
Patrick Reed: T52
Bubba Watson: WD
Sang-Moon Bae: CUT
Justin Rose: CUT
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