Who's winning the 2009 Masters? Top 5 picks?

[birdiemachine]

Stenson

Ernie

Vijay

Phil

Cabrerra

In not particular order

[JimmyDoesGolf]

With respect to who I would like to win, my 5 would be:

Rory McIlroy
Tiger Woods
Sergio Garcia
Geoff Ogilvy
Padraig Harrington

[Dub]

Phil will either win...or miss the cut.

I couldn't come up with a better list or rationale no matter how hard I tried!!!!!!!!!!!

[TMO]

Everyone is listing Tiger and McIlroy and I think either of them will do well. Personally, I am going to be rooting for Howell III. Depending on which teacher he sees before the tournament - yes, he has two that fight with each other and it's fun to see the results - he certainly has the game and has been playing Augusta National since he was a kid. That's the tournament that means the most to him. Its just my hope though - I'm still picking Tiger.

[beachbreak]

I just pulled this one out of thin air. Justin Rose.

[RichF]

I'm picking the guy who had the best finishes over all four majors last year: Robert Karlsson

[Elvisliveson]

Ogilvy, Tiger, Villegas, Zach Johnson and Phil.

[! BuBbA wAtSoN !]

who i think - tiger
who i want - bubba or boo
other picks for strong finishes, or at least i want greg norman to do well and freddie, ive come accross some interesting facts too, didnt realise rose has led the masters 3 times in the last 3 years after 1st round... and karlsson with the best average finish in all 4 majors last year..

i find it hard not to believe tiger will win, he can change gears when he wants to.... the masters will be his this year

[Young Golf Prodigy]

Hype or not, it's tough not to think about Ogilvy after this last week. He was extremely precise with his irons and made damn near everything he looked at on some awfully tough greens.

I would say that Ogilvy will be a real contender, but his style of play fits open-ish, straight shot golf courses. He could be hot coming into Augusta, but a win isn't likely. He is more fit to win the US Open this year, as every year, hitting it long, straight, and high in the air.

My Dark Horse: Paul Casey. When he is hot, he's hot. The match play showed that he doesn't blow up on many holes and can go low, but he has been inconsistent on the PGA Tour. He has very solid finishes the last two years at T11 and T10. Contenders: My contenders are three very solid guys and really they could fit the Dark Horse in many ways. My first is Brandt Snedeker. Awesome in all majors last year and a really sad story about losing it on Sunday last year. Gotta root for him. Justin Rose has been a favorite player of mine, but his game really suffered last year with injury. He is always fun to watch, but he needs to play well to win come Sunday. Last, of course, is Philly Mick. If he can play with any sort of consistency, it's his. He has the talent, but he has to be consistent, and with his ridiculous 9 of last 10 top ten's and 6 of 10 top 5 he is the only man to beat... *Winner*: Tiger Woods (?) The man is the best golfer to walk the face of the earth. It you doubt him, you will fail. Let's see, he has won it 4 times, 3 of the last 10 times and has only finished outside of the top 5 twice in those years because of "off years." This week at Doral will set the tone going into Augusta, but if he wins and regains the confidence he has always had, there is no doubt who will win this year. Welcome back, Tiger, welcome back.

[Caddyshack]

Ogilvy
Norman
Scott
Allenby
Appelby
Baddely
O'Hern


Im not Biased

[jrode]

I think Ian Poulter's going to show up and do some damage.

1. Tiger Woods
2. Phil Mickelson
3. Ian Poulter
4. Padraig Harrington
5. Greg Norman

[elsito99]

1. Woods
2. Ogilvy
3. Villegas
4. Els
5. Kim

[Sherlockian]

I think the top-5 will be made up of Tiger, Boo, Ernie, Geoff, and Greg. My only prediction for position is Greg Norman as runner-up. I would love to see Boo win.

[Mr Eagle]

THE BRITS ARE COMMING!
Rose
Mcilroy
Donald
Casey
Poulter
Fisher
Wilson
There will be so many George crosses on the leader board it wil be april 23 all over again!

[hamletsdead]

I'm rooting for Norman, followed by Kenny Perry (is he playing?). I like the old guys.

[Prodigy]

Ogilvy
Woods
Boo
Mahan
Camillo

[Prodigy]

THE BRITS ARE COMMING!

The low ball isnt the shot of choice at the masters

[CowboysClubTX]

1. The Tiger Woods
2. Anthony Kim
3. Phil M
4. Ernie Els
5. DL III
6. KJ Choi
7. Mike Weir
8. Boo
9. Justin Leonard