With The AT&T taking a 2 year hiatus from Colonial, This 2010 AT&T National makes its way to the Donald Ross designed Aronimink GC. The Par 70 design will be a welcome sight for the short ball hitters but precision iron play is requirement. The shaved chipping areas will prove to be a staunch test for those who miss the green at this venue. The “scramblers” will survive the test and find themselves in contention on Sunday. This golf course is a relative unknown to much of the field so we may see a first time winner for the second week in a row. Get your bookie on speed dial because I am about to give you the goods. Here are “Bogie’s Chosen Ones” for The AT&T National:
Jim Furyk- Jim has never had three wins in season but now may be his time. Furyk is 7th in driving accuracy and 10th in scrambling. These are the two components that fit the bill for a win this weekend. Furyk had a solid US Open as he carded a T16. Look for Furyk to make an honest run for win #3 of 2010.
Scott Verplank- The cagy veteran has logged three Top 5s in his last four starts. Verplank is 12th in fairways and 4th in putting. Does Scott have one more win left in the bag? He is only one week removed from a final round 64 and a near miss in a playoff at The Travelers. He proved he still has the resolve to be competitive when it matters the most.
Ricky Barnes- Simply put, Ricky will pick up his first win this weekend. His six Top 10s are T1 on tour this season. On paper, Ricky does not do one thing outstanding but several things very well. Through his consistent play, Ricky has elevated himself to 23rd in The FedEx Cup. The former Amateur standout will solidify his status and garner his first career win this weekend.
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Chris Hill is the CMO of WereTalkingGolf Productions. He writes weekly several times on WereTalkingGolf.com at Bogie’s Banter. He can also co hosts 3 national golf radio shows weekly on WereTalkingGolf Radio. He can be reached via email at chris@weretalkinggolf.com
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