Found July 15, 2009 on Simon On Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The Open Championship is always fun, because the courses don't look pristine and it almost looks like they're playing in weeds. Plus the weather is going to suck this weekend and make things incredibly difficult. 4 People to Watch to ContendObvious is Obvious- Tigger Woo - He's a staple here. It's mandatory that you say he's going to be in contention.Mr. Pretty Pants - Ian Poulter - Mr. Pretty Pants came in 2nd last year. Expect the Pretty pants to finish at worst top 10 this year.Spiderman - Camilo Villegas - There's just something about his putting approach and his goofy outfits that will work this weekend.The Youngster - Rory McIlroy - He's made the cuts in both majors this year and improved from the 20th finish in the Masters to the 10th finish at the US to the #1 position at The Open?3 People Who Might Surpisingly Miss the CutUS Win to British Fail - Lucas Glover - Mr. Glover came out of nowhere to win the US Open. 1 Hit Wonders often get crush...
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