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Who are you rooting for to win the PGA and why?


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My top 3:

Ryan Moore: I live 5 minutes from his home course, so he is the local hero. Also, he deserves crazy credit for rolling with no sponsors. A stand up guy IMO. I got all riled up when he was 5 under earlier today...

Bubba Watson: A lefty beast of a golfer, and self-taught at that. A real passion player, which strikes a chord with me. Youtube him for some quality time killers.

Rory Mcilroy: The guy is due. A golf swing that is a joy to watch, and he's a stand up guy with a killer start to his career, even at 21.

Who are your favorites for the weekend, and why?

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Ernie, I think he's due.

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Rory - He's contended in a few majors now, just needs to take the last step and win one.
Phil - 'cause I want him to be number 1.
Bubba - 'cause he's a nice guy and outragously talented.
A great shot is when you go for it and pull it off. A smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it. ~ Phil Mickelson.

 

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Don't really have a favorite player, but always looking for a dramatic finish and one where it's not he who chokes least, wins.

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Bubba Watson no doubt. Im a new found fan.

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I would say my picks would be:

Ryan Moore--I liked his attitude toward the whole sponsor ordeal
Bubba Watson--I think he will become more of a factor in tournaments after knocking out that first win
Matt Kuchar--The guy just has a great swing and plays the boring fairway to green golf that leads to great things.

I also wouldn't mind seeing Stricker win.

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Matt Kuchar because he seems to me to be underrated.

Any young guy from the U.S. since there have been lots of stories and comments about us sucking.

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My top 3:

just like you have it

except i this order: Bubba Rory Mac Moore
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i'm gonna be cliche and say Tiger. After watching him crumble in Akron, I'm all for a good come back story.

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Bubba Watson.

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Phil.

I'd like Tiger to be near the top, and I would be happy enough if he won, but I mostly just want him to get his game back.

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Dustin Johnson - that would make up for that US Open debacle

Bubba Watson and Hunter Mahan - there really needs to be a Major Championship trophy with the name "Bubba" or "Hunter" on it. PING is taking over! Plus I'll cheer for anyone with the cojones to keep his hat and sunglasses on during an interview.

Matt Kuchar - I know he's leading, but I've been hoping for him since reading some of his comments in a GD WITB article.

Carl Pettersson - if only to be able to read the "how could a guy win a major with that putting stroke" comments.

Gregory Bourdy - win one for France, then burn a picture of Jean Van de Velde at the town square!!

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Phil or Bubba, us lefties need to stick together. I also like their family values.

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Charles Howell, I like him and his attitude, he is always a gentleman.
Matt Kucher, I saw him give the interview after the first round and you can't help like the guy
Ernie Els, Playing well, deserves another major
Tiger Wood, he needs the money
Steve Stricker, nice guy on tour

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A few guys I would like to see win
Kuchar - I think he could be a guy to win multiple majors and I love his swing
Els- If he won a PGA he would only need a green jacket for the career grandslam
Phil- could take number one and his 5th major
Johnson, holmes, Watson - I think these guys could all be the next big time stars on tour they just need a resume

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Tiger or McIlroy - I'm a fan of both.

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