Phil Mickelson, Graham McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Martin Kaymer. Hmmm.
Well, it was quite the conclusion to golf's Major Championship schedule. Kaymer's playoff win was over-shadowed by the Dustin Johnson 2 stroke penalty on the 72nd hole. But I'm not here to talk about the past, no matter how much it hurt (
see my previous blog) and guess who I picked to win the PGA Championship.
I'm here to lay down my predictions for 2011. I believe that the first page of the leaderboard at Whistling Straits foreshadows our next four majors.
The Masters (Augusta National) - Dustin Johnson - sets up great for left-handed hitters now (check Phil and Weirsy) and Bubba bombs it as long or longer than anyone on this wide open track. Now that he's become a very serviceable putter, I see him contending for his first green jacket, but Dustin will sneak this one out with a 64 in the final round.
US Open (Congressional) - Martin Kaymer - Get ready for this kid because he's going to win a few of these. Silky smooth swing, with power & accuracy. He can also make the big putts.
British Open (Royal St. George's) - Rory McIlroy - He'll be due and I've got all the confidence that he'll get it done at next year's Open. It's only a matter of time before he starts dominating.
PGA Championship (Atlanta Athletic Club) - Martin Kaymer - The second major in Georgia will be taken by this German rock.
Bookmark this and bet it next year. Lay down your picks if you so wish.
-Zarley