Tuesday 22 October 2013

Season Preview

Season Preview


With the season under way after this weeks Fry's.com open, many players are looking to persevere some of last seasons golf, however others are looking to turn their form around. Rory Mcilroy is certainly one of those players. Having come out of last season with zero wins and four missed cuts in nineteen tournaments, we should expect a lot more from him this season. Another player who will be seeking a good start to the season would be Lee Westwood, poor form last season left him 35th in the FedEx Cup, missing out on the Tour Championship, something that the former world number one would not have hoped for. These are just few examples of players who will be hoping for a better season than the last. Who will be this season's star?

Henrik Stenson- Coming off an incredibly consistent season, with ten top 25s all season and winning the huge jackpot of $11million at the end of the season winning the Tour Championship. A player who always had a lot of potential, but never found a consistent streak until last season, can he keep it up?

Tiger Woods- Although Tiger didn't leave East Lake with another major in his grasp, some would argue he has had one of the best season's he's ever had. With the competition so fierce this year, he still won seven tournaments in one season. I know it's Tiger Woods, but that is still incredible. With the season up and running, don't be surprised if Tiger bags a major. I think this is Tiger's year for the Masters.

Phil Mickelson- What a season Lefty had, winning the one major he always wanted to win in such a ridiculous way, shooting a final round 66 in incredibly tough conditions. Having won two tournaments last season and consistent golf throughout, I think Phil is in for a great season.


Hideki Matsuyama- Although his season didn't finish with the best stats, he found some top form towards the end of the season at the Wyndham Championship and of course the President's Cup. He put the first points on the board for his team after winning two of the last three holes in the first fourball session against Webb Simpson and Bill Haas, sticking his approach shot to 18 within inches. He has then gone onto coming third in the season opener the Frys.com Open. Definitely my wild card to watch this season.

Matsuyama celebrating a 15ft putt with his caddy





Gaelan Trew Predictions:

Gaelan picked five players he thought was going to succeed this season:


1.     Jordan Speith
-     The young Texan who has taken the PGA tour by storm. To me he doesn’t look like slowing down either. Full of confidence, cool as a cucumber, and with a win already under his belt he will be one to watch, not only at the regular events but also in the majors. He has proven his adaptability with good finishes in events ranging from the Fedex cup to the Open championship.

2.     Tiger Woods
-     He has been judged on his ability to win majors and this may have put a damper on his 5 wins and 8 top tens in 2013. He showed some of the best golf he’s played tee to green but just needs to find some consistency. When he does, bring on the majors.

3.     Greame Mcdowell
-     Another player who was inconsistent throughout 2013. With 3 wins and a whole bunch of rubbish, when it does come right we will see him back at the top. Definitely one to watch.

4.     Greame Deleat
-     Coming in strong from a good Fedex cup and an almost flawless presidents cup he has the game and the potential to make it big in 2014.

5.     Webb Simpson
-     Another player that showed form in the Presidents cup. It was much needed after nabbing the spot from in form Jim Furyk. He needs to find his way around the greens a little bit better and then he will be back on the TV screens.



Players he thought you should keep your betting hands off:

1.     Henrik Stenson
- Like any mere mortal Henrik Stenson will be dubious about being about to top the season he has had. His expectations will be higher and that won’t help his already hot temper when things go bad. I don’t see him securing a win in 2014

2.     Luke Donald
- Still having problems with the long game and short. Have seen nothing to prove he will be better next year from the end of this season. Who knows, but the odds are against it.

3.     Jason Dufner
- After his major win there’s nowhere else but down in my opinion. His long game is top notch but he would need to get a grip of the nervy short putts, which he hasn’t been making.