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Old February 26th, 2008, 01:46 AM
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I really don't see Tiger winning them all even after the great start he is having . That would be a hard thing to do and if anyone could do it Tiger could but I don't think it will happen . I am predicting he will win 2 out of 4 . Maybe something like this ...........

The Masters : Phil Mickelson (Former champion , great short game , hitting the driver well this year)

U.S. Open : Tiger Woods (Great track record at Torrey Pines)

British : Tiger Woods (I see Tiger using 2 iron and 3 wood and a great shortgame)

PGA : Adam Scott (Solid player who will win a major someday and I feel that this year he will)
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Old February 26th, 2008, 05:52 AM
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The Masters : Phil Mickelson (Former champion , great short game , hitting the driver well this year)

U.S. Open : Tiger Woods (Great track record at Torrey Pines)

British : Tiger Woods (I see Tiger using 2 iron and 3 wood and a great shortgame)

PGA : Adam Scott (Solid player who will win a major someday and I feel that this year he will)
I like those picks. I think Adam Scott is still a long shot in a major, though. He's one of the many that just need that break through.

I think Tiger will win 2 at minimum. He's on a tear of late. I'm going to agree with him winning the US Open and the British, and I'll add the PGA as well. As for the Masters, I'm going to pick Tiger as the favorite and predict a longer shot... Ernie... Rory... Verplank... something like Zach Johnson winning last year.
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Old February 26th, 2008, 11:47 AM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

I think the biggest question for Tiger is his putter. It seems like no matter how the rest of hit game is, when he's dropping almost everything from 30 ft in, almost impossible to beat.

My dark horse is Andres Romero. When he's on he can play with anyone. I don't think he has a chance at the Masters unless it's wet. He's too aggressive if the greens are anything like last year.
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Old February 26th, 2008, 04:37 PM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

TW, TW, TW, TW

This is not likely to happen, but it is the best possible prediction nonetheless.

What do I win?
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Old February 26th, 2008, 04:39 PM
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What do I win?

How about a sleeve of Top Flights
IF he wins all 4 .
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Old February 26th, 2008, 06:09 PM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

I'll go for a...

Masters- Tiger Woods 2nd place Phil
US Open- Phil Mickelson 2nd place Tiger
British- Tiger Woods 2nd place Phil
PGA- Phil Mickelson 2nd place Tiger



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Old February 26th, 2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

Tiger has a great opportunity to win all 4 this year, but it's nearly impossible to do.

I think he'll win 3/4, with a dark horse winning either The Masters or The U.S. Open.
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Old February 26th, 2008, 06:51 PM
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I'll go for a...

Masters- Tiger Woods 2nd place Phil
US Open- Phil Mickelson 2nd place Tiger
British- Tiger Woods 2nd place Phil
PGA- Phil Mickelson 2nd place Tiger



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Great predictions
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Old March 9th, 2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

I see Tiger winning two out of four. If I could figure out which two, I'd call my bookie.
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Old March 10th, 2008, 09:30 AM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

My picks

The Masters : Tiger Woods ( tough choice )

U.S. Open : Tiger Woods (Great track record at Torrey Pines)

British : Tiger Woods (I see Tiger using 2 iron and 3 wood and a great shortgame)

PGA : Sergio!!! ( I can't see Tiger winning them all, and The Spanish Playboy is long over due!)
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Old March 10th, 2008, 10:37 AM
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How about a sleeve of Top Flights
IF he wins all 4 .
Top Flites? Shouldn't that be the prize if someone loses?
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Old March 10th, 2008, 12:19 PM
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Masters..................Justin Rose

The open................Darren Clarke

US open..................Ernie Els

USPGA.....................Henrik Stenson



In a ideal world.
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Old March 10th, 2008, 12:33 PM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

Masters - Tiger
US Open - Choi
British - Sergio
PGA - Tiger

I am going with 2 long shots (basically anyone not named Tiger is a long shot). I think the Masters is his tournament to lose and his play is right on. The PGA is nothing more than a typical Tour event, so you can give that one to Tiger right now. The US Open and British Open will be the closest and I am hoping someone can rise to Tiger and play to the end.

It won't be Ernie or Phil, because they simply do not do well against TW when they are close or he is close. I would have liked to list Rose, but Merlin added him to the list. He is ready to win a major.
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Old March 10th, 2008, 01:09 PM
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Tiger for the sweep. There are numerous others that certainly have chances but most all have not shown a consistency to be able to maintain for four days on tough venues. I think Phil may get possibly a couple of top 5's but don't see him winning. Badds might have a chance at the US Open with his putting as long as he can control his driver. Still too early to tell perhaps even Stenson at the Open for a slim chance as well. Tigers driving is getting better and his putting has been great so unless something happens to change that trend I don't see anyone beating him in any of the four.
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Old March 11th, 2008, 02:04 AM
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Re: 2008 Major Picks

I don't know about anyone else, but I love to see the longer shots win the majors. Angel Cabrera's US Open, Geoff Ogilvy's US Open, Zach Johnson's Masters... those are the tourneys I enjoyed the most.

I used to be a huge Ernie fan, and the Masters where he lost out to Phil and the British that Todd Hamilton won were fun to watch for me... I just didn't like the outcomes.

I think the Masters is my favorite Major as far as watching on television. The same great course every year with television memories from years before and so many consecutive years of major heritage. The US and British are tied for 2nd... the PGA is my least favorite. I think the PGA should be the first of the season, personally... just a primer for the other 3. Usually by that point in the year, my interest in televised pro golf is on the decline.
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