Comments on: What to Watch for in 2013

By: 2013 Masters Tournament Staff Picks and Questions (Thrash Talk) - The Sand Trap

2013 Masters Tournament Staff Picks and Questions (Thrash Talk) - The Sand Trap — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:27:27 +0000

[...] C. Hepp In my earlier article for 2013 predictions I chose Tiger to win the Masters and so I need to stick with my pick. I had a [...]

By: turtleback

turtleback — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:47:59 +0000

I disagree about Dustin Johnson having everything it takes to be a great player. He may have all the physical tools but he has yet to display the course management skills that truly great players always have had. I am not too sure about his personal judgement either. To me he is a Tom Weiskopf type player. Might sneak in a major, but will always underachieve his physical game.

By: scottyjoe145

scottyjoe145 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:06:59 +0000

McIlroy struggles in 2013 due to equipment change. That's a very difficult thing to adjust to, even for a guy like McIlroy. Very tuff year ahead of him... a few bright spots, but mostly lack-luster performances. Tiger will have his best season in years. Expect him to win 1 or 2 majors, along with playoff victories, and a handfull of other tourneys. He is our 2013 FedEx Cup Champion. Phil Mickelson announces a limited schedule in 2014 after his worst season in many years. Physical ailments, family issues, and a win-less 2013 push him over the edge. Rickie Fowler will have a career year in 2013. I see him with multiple wins, and a presence in majors & playoffs. I'd like to see him play more this year though... somebody tell this kid he's not Tiger or Rory. I like Bo Van Pelt. He will establish himself as a steady "Top 10'er" with a few wins as well. Will strongly contend in the playoffs due to his consistancy. Most fans are just realizing the potential of Brandt Snedeker after his 2012 FedEx Cup win. I expect ol' B-Sned to really give us a show this year. I'm calling him a multiple winner, and the 2013 Master's Champion. Rookies, rookies, rookies! That will be the story of the year. Finchem will look like a genius for changing the system to allow more talent into the PGA. Russell Henley has already shown his teeth in 2013, and something tells me he won't be the only one.

By: Michael C. Hepp

Michael C. Hepp — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:57:16 +0000

Cody, not sure I agree about Dustin at Oak Hill. It is likely not to be a bomber who wins there. Shaun Micheel battled Chad Campbell there last time, both are not known for being long. I expect to see a solid mid to short iron player be the winner there. Dustin's short irons are too suspect. Someone like Rickie Fowler has a good chance there, with your OSU connection you should pick him.

By: Cody Thrasher

Cody Thrasher — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:03:29 +0000

I like your Tiger prediction at The Masters. His mind is as right as it's been in years, and it's time for him to win another big one. There are plenty of others capable of winning there (including last year's runner-up Ooisthuizen), but Tiger's chances are definitely good. I don't really love his chances at the other three majors, but I'm sure he will be in the hunt in one or two of them. I like Luke Donald to get his first major at Merion. If he can keep it in the fairway which isn't always his strength, he might have his way with the course. I'm very excited to see how Merion holds up to today's technology, and I hope the rough is HIGH! Rory has a pretty good shot at winning any of the four majors, and it will be a bit of a surprise to see him go 0-for-4 in that department. I'm not sure he will be as good as he was in 2012, but I still expect good things from him. I'm picking Dustin Johnson to win one of the final two majors (Oak Hill probably) and win the FedEx Cup as well. He was my pick before the season, and he made me look good by winning the first event. I really think this is the year he completely breaks out and ends up in the top 3 or 4 in the world by season's end. He has everything it takes to be a great player. And as always, I'll be cheering for all my Oklahoma State boys in 2013. Good to see CH3 get his usual top-five finish at the Sony Open. I'm hoping for a bounceback season from him and great seasons from Fowler, Mahan, and BVP (among others).

By: awilgu

awilgu — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:40:07 +0000

The dufner prediction is just idiotic... think about it, when tiger wins at augusta, it will snowball into a historic season for eldrick. tw walks away easily with the 2013 player of the year.

By: Tristan Hilton

Tristan Hilton — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:48:21 +0000

I like your thoughts other than the one on Rory... I really don't think that the equipment change is going to phase him. I think Tiger has a great shot at the Masters (and every other major this year) and will win at least one. Not so sure about Bo Van Pelt winning one but I wouldn't bet against it either. I like Dufner and his chances.