2007 FBR Open Preview
shlinklincoln January 30th, 2007
Preview
It was nice to see some of the rookies challange Tiger last Sunday……..through 12 holes. Seriously though, it is nice to see so many young guys coming up on the Tour. Buckle, Snedeker, Haas, Watson, the PGA future looks bright, I gotta wear shades.
J.B. or not J.B? That is the question. Can J.B. Holmes’ long driver get him another victory in the FBR Open? J.B. won by seven strokes last season in Phoenix for his first PGA Tour victory. Holmes has been inconsistent early this year, finishing T4 in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, but missing the cut in his last two events. If J.B. can keep his drives in the fairway, look for him to be in contention on Sunday.
Don’t look now, but we have a new leader in the Fed Ex cup points standings. Charles Howell III is playing some amazing golf thus far in 2007, finishing 2nd to Tiger last week. It was his second second place finish in three events played thus far. Will Charles get his third second or first first at TPC of Scottdale? (I own this course on Tiger Woods PGA Tour for PS2)
Has anyone seen Phil Mickelson? Rumor has it he played at the Buick last week but is thus far unconfirmed. Phil has dropped from 3rd to 4th in the world golf rankings. Could Phil’s career be over? Lefty will be listed in the poll yet again this week. Come on Phil, don’t make me look like a fool. (Too late right?)
Vijay Singh blah blah blah. My dark horse this week (and not just because he’s on my team…..well maybe that has something to do with it) is Scott Verplank. Verplank finished T2 (I’ll be back!) last year at this event and is coming off a top 10 at the Bob Hope in week 3. Go Scottie Go!
Just found this cool story about a H.I.O. on a par 4. Just like on the PS2.
