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2008 is almost here. What will it hold for the world of golf?


I put that question to a few friends and came up with a couple ideas of my own. The farthest fetched prediction: one friend again predicted that this would be the year he scores a hole in one. He was there when I had mine two years ago, so I'm rooting for him. Of course, he's been predicting the same thing for several years now.

I have a few predictions about my own game, but I'll save those. What I want to look at is the wider world of golf. What will the tour players do in '08, and what might we expect from the manufacturers? Some are long shots, some aren't. I figure even if I'm only right on one or two, I can always point back to them and say, "See I told you that would happen."


Number Five: Practically a No-Brainer
Tiger will win in 2008. Okay, that's no shocker. How about "he'll win majors?" Plural intended.


Tiger is due to win the Masters again after finishing T3 and T2 in his last two tries. The other day I was pondering aloud whether a firm, fast Augusta National or a slow, wet one best suits his game. A friend pointed out that the perfect set up for Tiger would be soggy fairways and rock hard, lightning fast greens. Yup, that would probably do it.


But Tiger won't stop with the Masters. The U.S. Open will take place at Torrey Pines this year, a course on which Tiger has won three straight Buick Invitationals, not to mention four of the last five. In fact, he's won five of the last nine and finished T2 another year. Sounds like we could very well be talking Grand Slam going into July.


The first two majors shape up best on paper for Tiger, but the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills are certainly in his wheelhouse as well. It might just be a year, we'll remember for a long time. But winning all four majors would involve a fair amount of luck, even for the best in the world. He'd have to get some breaks, some good bounces, and to have nobody else ride a hot putter or a lucky streak too. At any rate, it should be entertaining.


Oh, and he'll have a second chance to kiss the FedExCup this year.


Number Four: It's Hip to Be Square
Some manufacturer will release a square driver with movable weights this year. I haven't seen one announced yet, but it's a no brainer.


Even though I think we'll see it this year (probably at the PGA show), I suspect the usefulness of this one is questionable. The movable weights allow you to adjust the ball flight, but the square shape is designed to hit the ball straight. So in effect, such a driver will be fighting itself. It's not a great idea when you think about it, but it's always easy to sell the best of both worlds.


Number Three: The LPGA Will Be Good TV
Though PGA Tour coverage has been promoting potential rivals for Tiger, they've simply failed to materialize. Sure, he has rivals, and any one of them can win on a good week. But when Tiger is firing on all cylinders, there's not usually anyone close.


The LPGA, however, seems set to feature a full blown drag out brawl of a season. Lorena Ochoa (8 wins in 2007) is number one, but Suzann Petersen (5 wins) and Paula Creamer (2 wins) were coming on strong at the end of the year. If Ochoa and Pettersen continue to run away from fields, they may come to be the next great rivalry.


But Ochoa, Petersen, and Creamer are not alone. There's a host of challengers close behind. Karrie Webb (6 top tens) is #2 in the Rolex Rankings. Plus, it's hard to believe that Annika Sorenstam won't rebound in 2008 to join the fray. And right behind them are another ten very solid players who might catch lightning in a bottle. It should make for a great 2008 LPGA schedule.


Number Two: Comings and Goings
Two past stars who have struggled of late will be in the news again. David Duval will contend in a couple tournaments early, sparking talk of his return to greatness, and then he'll confound the media by disappearing back to his family. Daly will get divorced or married again (whichever one he's not now)… or maybe both in the same year. Sabbatini will continue to entertain us with his brashness, but he won't have as good a year in 2008 as he did in 2007.


Adam Scott will have another year that would be considered good for just about any other player, but we'll be left again wondering why his promise has not come to fruition. Brett Wetterich will be in the hunt a lot, but will fail to win. Henrik Stenson will again look like he is right on the cusp of becoming all world, but won't.


The following players will continue the success they had in 2007: Ben Curtis, Steve Stricker, Aaron Baddeley, Zach Johnson, Woody Austin, and Padraig Harrington. Vijay Singh will get the swing back on track after losing it in the second half of 2007. Fading from view will be Colin Montgomerie and Boo Weekley (he just seems to lack the desire necessary to stay at the top). Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia will once again contend in majors, and at least one of them will post a PGA Tour win in 2008.


Number One: The Ryder Cup
We don't yet know who will be on the team besides at least one guy wearing Nike. The current standings have David Toms and Joe Durant in the top ten. But to date, the standings are based solely on finishes in 2007's four majors. This is the season that counts. So who's likely to come through?


Using a very scientific process I've been able to predict the U.S. Team make up. Besides the usual suspects (Woods, Furyk, Mickelson) these guys will make it on their own (by finishing in the top ten): Zach Johnson (because he's down to earth), Steve Stricker (because he's found his game), Brandt Snedecker (because he's young, good, and consistent), Ben Curtis (because he's a Browns fan), Woody Austin (his Aquaman routine will keep the team loose), Scott Verplank (because he always seems to make it), and Bubba Watson (because he has all the shots, if he can just figure out when to use them). Captain's picks are likely to be Chris DiMarco (he doesn't have a good record, but his enthusiasm is infectious) and Kenny Perry (for the local boy angle).


The European squad will most likely feature Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Nick Dougherty, Soren Hansen, Paul Casey, Robert Karlsson, and Miguel Angel Jimenez. Colin Montgomerie will need a Captain's pick to play, but he'll most likely get it.


When the U.S. squad meets the European team Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, the U.S. Team will be trying to carry on from their strong win in Canada in this year's Presidents Cup. OK, I know the smart money will be on Europe. They've won the last two in lopsided fashion. But this is the year… really. The U.S. will win. The U.S. team learned something in Canada, something about winning in team play. And if they fall behind, they can always throw Austin in a lake to cut the tension. It's a gut call, and it will be close, but that's what I'm going with.


Originally Published at http://thesandtrap.c...ctions_for_2008.

[silliwilli]

Europe to destroy USA again in the Ryder Cup
Woods to win 2/3 Majors
McIloy to win on tour
Resurgent Els to contend in at least one major
Luke Donald to follow Justin Rose and have a special year

[Lundingolfer]

USA to win the Ryder Cup.........................mmmmmm


Americans have been saying this for years but

Too many old guys who can't or won't play 36 holes

Players with no desire or fire in their guts

Pampered pros who don't or want to play on the world stage

Austin, Stricker, Snedeker, Durant, Yeah we in Europe are really worried about playing these guys

Infact, yer top man Tiger (great player as he is) his record ain't to clever either

Even with a captain like Faldo....... we will still win

[stage1350]

1) Woods gets another Major closer to Jack

2) Some d-bag will start crying about rolling back the ball again and quote Shackelford

3) Driver reviews will still claim an increase of 20 yards, despite being maxed out on length, COR, CC, MOI, and limit dimensions.

4) I will be told that I'm STILL leaving yards on the table.

5) someone will equate golf clubs to cars and I'll again have to listen to Ferrari v. Yugo... AGAIN!

[hoganfan924]

I think '08 will be the most dominant year of golf by one player (Tiger of course) in 65 years. I'll almost be surprised if he doesn't win the Grand Slam. The way his swing has been coming around in the last couple of months, he's going to be scary dominant!

[kitsoasis]

jason day to win a major after a playoff with tiger!





...ok that was clearly not serious

but aaron baddeley to win a major would be my brave prediction

[golf9596]

#1 Tiger wins 2 majors and 10 times world wide.

#2 Annika wins again on the LPGA tour

#3 Duval is competitve again

#4 US does win the Ryder Cup

#5 Someone (major player) is busted for performace enhancing drug use

$6 JD wins somewhere (not at the tables)

#7 The Golf Channel has improved TV coverage and Monday Academy Live returns.

#8 I learn how to chip again. LOL.

[cg460]

#1 Tiger will win 2 majors and between 8 and 10 times on TOUR.

#2 Luke Donald will win twice on TOUR

#3 Annika will win a major on the LPGA tour

# 4 Rory Sabatini will piss somebody off again at least once during each month of the season.

# 5 Rory McIlroy will win on the European Tour.

[mat562]

Woods wins the Masters.

Woods wins the US Open

Woods wins the Open Championship

Woods wins the USPGA.



Damn. There's one left....

[oatsjohn]

1- Tiger will win a tournament

2- Steve Williams will make a lot of money

3- Johnny Miller will speak his mind

4- Somebody will get upset by #3

5- John Daly will blow another endorsement deal

Same predictions I make every year.. haven't been wrong yet!

[Titleisty]

Justin Rose gets the recognition he deserves as he moves into the #4 spot in the World Golf Rankings.

Tiger wins with one arm tied behind his back......twice.

[Milo]

Tiger wins all 4 big ones, or comes extremely close to doing so.

He's not daft; he knows better than we do that his swing is looking comfortable. If he can keep it that way he will dedicate his 2008 to the grand slam and has a decent chance of pulling it off.

Elsewhere at the sharp end of the game I suspect a scandal or two. Maybe domestic? A player caught out with his side order of chick? The Mrs decides to tell all in order to humiliate the man rather than clam up and take the cash. Maybe a prominent South African player? (Send me the cheque now, big guy, and you're secret's safe for another year!).

[tbowles411]

1. Tiger wins 3 majors and ends the year with 10 wins
2. John Daly wins a tournament this year
3. US shocks Euro's and wins at Valhalla
4. Annika closes the gap with Lorena and wins 4 times on tour, including a major
5. Natalie Gulbis wins another tournament, and almost steals a major

[Golfchicago]

1. Square grooves will be banned.

2. Tiger will win two majors

3. the U.S. will surprise everbody and win. The U.S. will hang out together, be friends, because that is what wins tournaments!

4. the Euros will start getting more self centered and stop hanging out together at the Ryder cup and that will be their demise. However, individually, it will be a launching pad to their greatness. Monty will then dominate and be the #1 player because he will finally figure out how to be more selfish.

5. No golf club will be allowed to sell for over 300. We will be able to buy and trade without taking a second mortgage, I mean come on ..Can't we all just get along.

[Swingtheclub]

wow

Some guy makes a cute post about predicitions and it brings out so much biased where the Ryder Cup and Tiger are concerned.

Two points without any biased

I would not dare start thinking about a Ryder Cup winner until I see the team make ups and how they have played this year. I do not like crow .


I do not question that Tiger will have a good year. How good depends on a lot of things. How much his competitors improve and how much he improves. I keep waiting for that to be onesided against Tiger it has not happened.


I expect Phil to have a huge year as well thats me being biased.

Daly and Duval just shakes my head .

[Golfchicago]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 08:49 AM, said:

wow

Some guy makes a cute post about predicitions and it brings out so much biased where the Ryder Cup and Tiger are concerned.

Two points without any biased

I would not dare start thinking about a Ryder Cup winner until I see the team make ups and how they have played this year. I do not like crow .


I do not question that Tiger will have a good year. How good depends on a lot of things. How much his competitors improve and how much he improves. I keep waiting for that to be onesided against Tiger it has not happened.


I expect Phil to have a huge year as well thats me being biased.

Daly and Duval just shakes my head .

Wow Lighten up!!! I guess I hit a sore spot with my humor. I feel sorry for "some guy"!!! It is o.k. for you to be biased but not me or anyone else....another good one. Glad to see you are able to take good fun about the euros. Why don't you check my avatar, that is my favorite player. The difference is I don't have a problem with humor, even if it is directed at me or my preferences. News flash...it is o.k. to have fun!

[Viking Golfer]

1. Europe will win the Ryder Cup
2. Tiger will win a major
3. Tiger will win 8 times this year on the PGA
4. Sergio will win The Open Championship
5. Ohhh yeahhh did I mention that Europe will win the Ryger cup........again

[Golfchicago]

ClubHoUno, on Dec 16 2007, 11:11 AM, said:

1. Europe will win the Ryder Cup
2. Tiger will win a major
3. Tiger will win 8 times this year on the PGA
4. Sergio will win The Open Championship
5. Ohhh yeahhh did I mention that Europe will win the Ryger cup........again

Club, you are probably right about the Ryder, but hey I can dream!!!!!!!!!!

[Swingtheclub]

sorry dude but my post had nothing to do with yours and I was in no way upset.

I just think it is funny how serious the Europeans are and how biased when it comes to the Ryder Cup..
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I see the same thing with most Tiger fans. Thats all I was pointing out.

[mjtoal]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 04:36 PM, said:

I just think it is funny how serious the Europeans are and how biased when it comes to the Ryder Cup..
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Ha ha ha. Kenk reckons some other people are biased. In other news, bears criticise animals who s*** in the woods.

OK, then, explain how Europeans are so biased ..........

Maybe in kenk world, biased means Europe are so selfish in winning the RC too much ..

[Swingtheclub]

mjtoal, on Dec 16 2007, 11:46 AM, said:

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 04:36 PM, said:

I just think it is funny how serious the Europeans are and how biased when it comes to the Ryder Cup..
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Ha ha ha. Kenk reckons some other people are biased. In other news, bears criticise animals who s*** in the woods.

OK, then, explain how Europeans are so biased ..........

Maybe in kenk world, biased means Europe are so selfish in winning the RC too much ..

Well actually you have won it ten times and we have won it 25 times so your really kicking our butts.

Maybe biased is a bad word. I honestly believe the Ryder Cup is more important to the European fans and players than it is to the Americians.

I am simply not sure why that is .

[mjtoal]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 05:05 PM, said:

mjtoal, on Dec 16 2007, 11:46 AM, said:

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 04:36 PM, said:

I just think it is funny how serious the Europeans are and how biased when it comes to the Ryder Cup..
\

Ha ha ha. Kenk reckons some other people are biased. In other news, bears criticise animals who s*** in the woods.

OK, then, explain how Europeans are so biased ..........

Maybe in kenk world, biased means Europe are so selfish in winning the RC too much ..

Well actually you have won it ten times and we have won it 25 times so your really kicking our butts.

Maybe biased is a bad word. I honestly believe the Ryder Cup is more important to the European fans and players than it is to the Americians.

I am simply not sure why that is .

You are right - you have won it 25 times. Can we expect to see Dow Finsterwald, JC Snead and Billy Casper, players from the glory years, make a comeback at Valhalla?

The Ryder Cup was pretty important to the US team when they were winning, and I bet it still is. I think making the team and winning is Jim Furyk's main ambition for the year.

One problem is that it exposes a weakness in the otherwise-invincible number 1 player in the world.

[Viking Golfer]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 06:05 PM, said:

Maybe biased is a bad word. I honestly believe the Ryder Cup is more important to the European fans and players than it is to the Americians.

I am simply not sure why that is .

Maybe the reason for that is, that you have the number 1, 2, 3 & 4.th best player in the world currently and the PGA Tour is richer than the Euro tour - and the Euro guys love the fact that we can beat a team of the best golfers in the world, that on paper should beat us every single time - but don't, because of the big ego's on the US tour

[Swingtheclub]

toal Is that a weakness or a lack of interest.


Club ho I agree we have some big egos on the American side do you really think they are any bigger than those two crybabys Monty and Sergio?

Like I said before I think Europe just cares more along with the European fans.

Note since I made my original post has and American even posted in this thread in support of the American side. Nope they just do not care about. Its just like a TV show thats on every couple of years that some of them watch.

Most people in America that do not play golf do not even no what the Ryder Cup is. That is simply not true in Europe.

I for one would like nothing more than to see the US team kick Europes butt this year. But I am the minority and I am certainly not bragging that they will do it. I just wish we could play singles everyday we would destroy you. Not that two ball crap which I do not think is golf to begin with.

[justaman5]

I agree. Its the ryder cup. Be great to win it. But the 2 ball game just doesnt get it. I have played 9 holes like that in my life. It stunk. If I mess up hitting a golf shot, then its my problem. Not mine and some other idiot I have to play with. To frustrating.

[Viking Golfer]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 08:23 PM, said:

toal Is that a weakness or a lack of interest.


Club ho I agree we have some big egos on the American side do you really think they are any bigger than those two crybabys Monty and Sergio?

Like I said before I think Europe just cares more along with the European fans.

Note since I made my original post has and American even posted in this thread in support of the American side. Nope they just do not care about. Its just like a TV show thats on every couple of years that some of them watch.

Most people in America that do not play golf do not even no what the Ryder Cup is. That is simply not true in Europe.

I for one would like nothing more than to see the US team kick Europes butt this year. But I am the minority and I am certainly not bragging that they will do it. I just wish we could play singles everyday we would destroy you. Not that two ball crap which I do not think is golf to begin with.

One reason the Euro's are good at these "strange formats" is because these formats are often played and practiced during the junior years in Europe. Therefore the Eruo guys are better at these formats and have a better comradeship, when they turn pro later as seniors.

Sergio and Monty may have big ego's - but WOHhhhhh are you wrong, when you compare these two guys to the ego wrecked americano golfing pro's - you are SO wrong, my friend

Sergio and Monty are the two best perfoming guys on the European Ryder Cup team when you look at the last 10 years.
Monty is unbeaten in singles against the Amerincanos in the Ryder Cup and Sergio may be the single strongest inflamer and croud exciter on the European Ryder Cup the last 6-8 years bar none - so you are very very wrong, when you pick these two guys as an example of the big Euro ego's ............

[Swingtheclub]

I am wrong huh

Monty wants to blame everything on the fans "I missed that putt but a guy blinked two fairways over and it bothered me" what a whinner


Sergio did everything but cry like a baby after last years open "I am just so unlucky whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

Can you name one US player that acts like that ? I do not think we have any cup spitters over here?

Yes they both have good Ryder Cup records and yes they thrive in this format. But they both have huge egos and the maturity of three year olds.

Ok this is way off thread and I apologize to the person that started this thread. I am just going to shut up or at least try too.

[Viking Golfer]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 10:55 PM, said:

I am wrong huh

Monty wants to blame everything on the fans "I missed that putt but a guy blinked two fairways over and it bothered me" what a whinner


Sergio did everything but cry like a baby after last years open "I am just so unlucky whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

Can you name one US player that acts like that ? I do not think we have any cup spitters over here?

Yes they both have good Ryder Cup records and yes they thrive in this format. But they both have huge egos and the maturity of three year olds.

Ok this is way off thread and I apologize to the person that started this thread. I am just going to shut up or at least try too.

But we're talking Ryder Cup and how the ego will affect their performance in the Ryder Cup and you point two persons out, who thrive on this format and have been the best Ryder Cup players for the Euro team the last decade........

Maybe you're right - what Europe need is a lot of big ego's like Monty and Sergio and what USA DO NOT need is ego's like Tiger (which I love as a single player), Phil and all the other US guys.

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

As much as I would like to see Duval shoot back to the top, I think his time has passed and he just doesn't have the desire, or the game anymore.

Man, he used to be a beast...

[Swingtheclub]

But we're talking Ryder Cup and how the ego will affect their performance in the Ryder Cup and you point two persons out, who thrive on this format and have been the best Ryder Cup players for the Euro team the last decade........

Maybe you're right - what Europe need is a lot of big ego's like Monty and Sergio and what USA DO NOT need is ego's like Tiger (which I love as a single player), Phil and all the other US guys.


What you say here was not specifically said. I do not think that ego has a thing to do with the problems that the US team has had in the last few years. What I am saying is this is not the reason that the US team does not gel as a team.

What I think the problem is for the US teams is the Captains all the way back to Tom Watson when he would not let them sign autographs at the dinner.

Every Captain we have had for years has just been purely Anal Lehman was the absolute worst.

The Captains job is so simple get the hell out of the way and let the best players in the world play. They do not seem to understand that.

[gentles]

Kenk, I think you need to apply for Captain of the 2010 RC, you have all the answers. The Ryder Cup is a team competion with team formats used. To say they need to get rid of the non-single formats is rediculous. That would completely take away from the team atmospher and make it purely individual........which is the reason the USA struggles so much in RC imo. Yes the USA team is better than EUR on paper, but until they can learn to apply their skills to other styles of the game, the Ryder Cup will elude them yet again.

[Golfchicago]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 16 2007, 12:36 PM, said:

sorry dude but my post had nothing to do with yours and I was in no way upset.

I just think it is funny how serious the Europeans are and how biased when it comes to the Ryder Cup..
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I see the same thing with most Tiger fans. Thats all I was pointing out.

My fault, I thought you were responding to my post

[Swingtheclub]

gentles, on Dec 16 2007, 07:15 PM, said:

Kenk, I think you need to apply for Captain of the 2010 RC, you have all the answers. The Ryder Cup is a team competion with team formats used. To say they need to get rid of the non-single formats is rediculous. That would completely take away from the team atmospher and make it purely individual........which is the reason the USA struggles so much in RC imo. Yes the USA team is better than EUR on paper, but until they can learn to apply their skills to other styles of the game, the Ryder Cup will elude them yet again.

LMAO just what I always needed a 17 year old telling me I have all the answers. I never suggestted doing away with everything but singles I simply said if it was all singles the US would win.

Honestly I love the four ball game its the two ball or alternate shot I can not stand. Even then I do not think its why we have been loosing as of late.

They did pretty well in the two ball in the Presidents cup.

As far as me being Ryder Cup Captain I would make and incredible one, because the team would not even know I was there.

I would give them a great deal to say about who they play with and tell them when to show up for tee times.

In other words I would not try to coach them but Captain them.

I think its amazing that some of the US Captains have tried to tell the best players in the world how to prepare at the same time the European Captain is asking who's turn it is to buy the next round.

[Viking Golfer]

kenk7us2002, on Dec 17 2007, 12:57 AM, said:

But we're talking Ryder Cup and how the ego will affect their performance in the Ryder Cup and you point two persons out, who thrive on this format and have been the best Ryder Cup players for the Euro team the last decade........

Maybe you're right - what Europe need is a lot of big ego's like Monty and Sergio and what USA DO NOT need is ego's like Tiger (which I love as a single player), Phil and all the other US guys.


What you say here was not specifically said. I do not think that ego has a thing to do with the problems that the US team has had in the last few years. What I am saying is this is not the reason that the US team does not gel as a team.

What I think the problem is for the US teams is the Captains all the way back to Tom Watson when he would not let them sign autographs at the dinner.

Every Captain we have had for years has just been purely Anal Lehman was the absolute worst.

The Captains job is so simple get the hell out of the way and let the best players in the world play. They do not seem to understand that.

I think it has to do with several things - not ego alone and not the captaincy alone - a combination of several factors play an important role here.

Next year Europe will have Nick Faldo as a Captain and many think he will create tension among the players because of the way he has handled the captaincy so far - sort of like a Hal Sutton from 2004, so this could be your big chance

But it's a fact that even the biggest ego's on the Euro tour, like Monty and Sergio, still get together socially with the other European players if they meet in the restaurant of a hotel and dine together as often as they can. This is NOT the norm among the US players, and this is a key factor as to why the European guys do so well in this team event - I think you overlook this important factor. The Euro guys are better friends off the course than the US guys are.

A fishing trip to Ireland last year could not solve the problem for the US ryder cup team.....

[pickerjohn]

Tiger will win 2 or 3 or maybe all the majors.

Tiger will win 50% of Tourney's entered ( or better )

No crystal ball can predict what will happen with John Daley or Rory Sabbittini (sp?, but you know who.)

Some of our favorites with the million dollar swings will dissapoint again because they can't understand
how Jim Furyk does it.

The Ryder Cup will be a great event played by two great Teams and I'll enjoy it.
The guys who argue about it on the forums will swap phone numbers and take it to a more personal level <G>

Happy Holidays, and a blessed New Year to All.

[Swingtheclub]

first off John not at my age

Ono I agree with you on the social part and friends thing what does that have to do with ego?

[Ogre41]

1) PING adds a few more putters to the vault. Maybe even another major.

2) Duval wins somewhere in the world.

3) Chucky III wins with his new Bridgestones.

4) Phil takes a major from Tiger preventing the slam.

5) Taylormade still claims to be the Number 1 driver in golf.

[Baller]

7. Some will still say Cobra Golf Clubs are GI clubs, and even though the New 4LV produces higher ball speeds than the Callaway and Taylor Made Tour models it still sucks because it cost $1600 less

6. Some will still claim if your not using Tour issued golf equipment, then you should take two weeks off, and then quit golf

5. Some will claim if it's not tour issed from Talyor Made or Callaway your just using Hockey Sticks

4. Tiger will win 3/4 majors

3. Phil will still not be with Tiger

2. David Duval will finish in the top 125

1. And on top of the list; Gary McCord will not shave his mustache this year, but will however poke David Feharety(sp) in the eye with it when fighting over who's kissing TW's a$$ the longest.

I forgot 1a.

Jason Day will improve his worldwide ranking to 379

[Placebo]

#5) Natalie gulbis will NOT get pregnant.
#4) Tiger Woods will NOT win the Stonehaven Cup.
#3) John Daly will NOT quit drinking beer.
#2) Michelle Wie will NOT enter another mens tournament.
#1) Rory Sabbatini will NOT become a better person.

[progolfer33]

1) Sergio finally wins a major after opening up a lead of 11 shots going into the final round. An advantage even he cannot blow!
2) Morgan Pressel to have a dominant year on the LPGA
3) I'm going to call a close Ryder Cup, within a point I would say
4) Jason Day to win a tournament
5) Rory McIlroy will do likewise in Europe