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I've been looking forward to this event for quite some time. San Francisco is such a wonderful place and a perfect host for a major sports championship. And I'm looking forward to Harding Park's triumphant return to professional golf.
Did you know that Harding Park was renamed in honor of Warren Harding, who died of a heart attack whilst staying in San Francisco? Are you aware that Harding Park used to host the PGA TOUR's Lucky International tournament during the 60's? The late George Archer's first TOUR victory came at Harding Park.
Harding Park is essentially on the same property, albeit across the lake, from the Olympic Club. I anticipate that Harding Park will look, feel and play somewhat like the Olympic Club.
If you consider how Phil, Tiger and Vijay have performed, over the years, on courses like the Olympic Club, Riviera, Colonial and Harbour Town...all tight, tree-lined courses with smallish greens and sudden doglegs...you'll realize that they may not make great picks this week, althought I'm hoping Phil will win. My pick.....Luke Donald.
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