Who wins a Major first?

[RichF]

Adam Scott
Sergio Garcia
Lee Westwood
Robert Karlsson
Henrik Stenson
Kenny Perry
Camilo Villegas
Anthony Kim
Rory McIlroy
Martin Kaymer



And before anyone cries, "where are all the Americans?!", well don't bother: I already asked myself that when I looked at both the current Official World Golf and PGA Tour Top 30's.

[Shindig]

Adam Scott Sergio Garcia Lee Westwood Robert Karlsson Henrik Stenson Kenny Perry Camilo Villegas Anthony Kim Rory McIlroy Martin Kaymer

AK not American enough for you? He was born and raised in Southern California, college in Oklahoma, and lives in Texas. Of your list, I say AK has the first major.

[Ogg]

Lee Westwood has been playing some good golf as of late and I think AK and Martin Kaymer have the game and attitude too.

[PiKapp23]

My guess would be it will come down to Sergio, AK or Stenson, although with majors it could be any of those players. Perry is probably the longest shot simply because he's not a consistent enough putter for 72 holes of the speed of greens that majors almost always have. Same with Villegas with putting. I think McIlroy is still a year or so away. I'm just not sure where Adam is with his game - he just doesn't seem to play consistently well. Karlsson and Kaymer would also be possibilies since Karlsson played the majors great last year.

Stenson has the focus and the all around game to do it if he plays well. Sergio is going to win one at some point if he can putt. Kim just has too much game not to win one when everything's clicking. I think all three of these guys will win a major in the next couple years.

[RichF]

My guess would be it will come down to Sergio, AK or Stenson, although with majors it could be any of those players. Perry is probably the longest shot simply because he's not a consistent enough putter for 72 holes of the speed of greens that majors almost always have. Same with Villegas with putting. I think McIlroy is still a year or so away. I'm just not sure where Adam is with his game - he just doesn't seem to play consistently well. Karlsson and Kaymer would also be possibilies since Karlsson played the majors great last year.

Yeah, I don't think

Adam Scott will do it - he's injured again as we type (knee) and from an interview I read with him back in December '08, he just doesn't come across as wanting it enough. Plus, has he ever done anything in the Majors? T3, T8, T9 and T9 in 31 starts. Robert Karlsson could be the European Tour's best bet given his results and his game over the last 5 months.

[lumpuckeroo]

Kenny Perry, if he can continue his solid putting. Still has the length of the younger guys, very cool on the course, and has said winning a major is a priority for him.

[David in FL]

I hate to say it, because he just rubs me wrong, but Garcia. Just too close, too often not to get it pretty soon.

[Puttin4Bird]

I hate to say it, because he just rubs me wrong, but Garcia. Just too close, too often not to get it pretty soon.

I'm afraid you are right- look at how many times Phil came agonizingly close before finally breaking through. I think Sergio gets one this year. The only way someone will beat him to it is if they win the Masters- I've never had much faith in Sergio there. Come Open time (US and Open Championship) Sergio is breaking through, he just HAS to sooner or later.

[Range King]

I would love to say Kaymer, but I don't really believe it.

Karlsson or Garcia.

[Andrew Rice]

Anthony Kim! Notice how he plays when he gets in the hunt - he actually plays better and the other guys do not. Bringing a major title to the clubhouse needs inner strength and he has what it takes.
Andrew Rice

[I <3 Titleist]

I'm one of the guys who hopes Sergio never wins one, and ends up spending most weekends in a pub with Colin.

[CPHoya]

I'd go with Villegas.

[Dub]

Kenny Perry, if he can continue his solid putting. Still has the length of the younger guys, very cool on the course, and has said winning a major is a priority for him.

I agree completely. I'm liking Perry for a major win this year. He's one cool cucumber under the pressure and can grind it out. I'd love to see him do it. Seems to be a great guy in every category.

His putting is simply amazing.

[bruce]

I'd go with Robert Karlsson

[Camilokim]

This is Henrik Stenson's year I feel.
An effortless victory in the Nedbank and good performances early in Europe he can be a serious threat if he can get the driver straight

[Jay-Bird]

Even though I'm far from a Sergio fan, I'm thinking he'll break through very soon. He'll likely win one this year, and several in the next few years. He's damn talented.

[LongballGer]

Even though I'm far from a Sergio fan, I'm thinking he'll break through very soon. He'll likely win one this year, and several in the next few years. He's damn talented.

Sergio putts like a 10 handicapper and he's a choker. I highly doubt he'll ever win a major.

I go with Robert Karlson.

[whip_it_out]

1st - Sergio
2nd - AK
3rd - Camilo Villegas

I really like AK and Villegas, but Sergio plays too well not to win one this year, with his head FINALLY on somewhat straight.
AK has a really solid game, mind, and I think he knows how to win given his 2 previous wins and a stellar Ryder Cup performance.
Villegas has broken through into the winner's circle 2 times as of last year, and looking good at Torrey Pines this week. He's learning how to win quick, and when he isn't thrashing at the ball with all he's got, he is a very solid player.