I agree with Bob Harig; it's clear that Tiger-proofing Augusta hasn't just hurt Tiger. But, that was Tiger post-2006, not Tiger post-2009. (Oh, and you other golfers? Stop whining so much. The idea of anybody, in general, hitting wedges into hole after hole on par-4? Bleech.) The current Tiger Woods, Vegas odds possibilities aside, can't be the favorite this year. No matter the naive casual golf fan's puppy-dog love for TW. Nor can the struggling Phil Mickelson, with his variety of issues.
That includes the fact that Mickelson still can't get past Tiger in world ranking.
So, who is a "possibility"?
Despite a bit of relative mediocreness the last couple of weeks, Martin Kaymer has to be ranked high. Dustin Johnson, despite his issue in last year's majors. Graeme McDowell might bounce back from his recent struggles.
Three weeks ago, I would have said Vijay Singh could represent the old-timers' brigade, but not any more.
I'll throw out Bubba Watson and Hunter Mahan as two other "names."
And, there's a good interactive on Augusta here.
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