2012 WGC Bridgestone Invitational

[iacas]

Will Tiger Woods win after playing horribly here two years ago, leading to the hiring of his current instructor?

[zipazoid]

He's won it 7 times. Wouldn't be surprised if he made it 8 in my hometown.

[colin007]

I hope so, really hope so...but i need him to start winning majors soon. Like in 3 weeks...

[Beachcomber]

Will they pair Tiger and Scott up in a threesome?  That is a better question.

[jamo]

Will they pair Tiger and Scott up in a threesome?  That is a better question.

You mean Tiger, Scott, and Stevie? 'Cause Stevie wins all the tournaments in that threesome.

[Yukari]

Wait! Is that this week?

Since it is not a major, I would expect Tiger would have a good chance of winning.

[colin007]

Wait! Is that this week? Since it is not a major, I would expect Tiger would have a good chance of winning.  :whistle:

You bastard... ;)

[Wally Fairway]

Originally Posted by Yukari

Wait! Is that this week?

Since it is not a major, I would expect Tiger would have a good chance of winning.

Yup - this year all of his wins are in big events right before a major. . . so it looks like his 8th win in this event & 4th win this year!!!Q

Quick look at odds:

Tiger 9/2

Luke 16/1

G-Mac 33/1

Westy 20/1

Scott 18/1

ZJohnson 30/1

Rory 18/1

Rose 33/1

Ernie 40/1

Mahan 25/1

[ThominOH]

I predict what will happen is that Tiger will come out swinging and shoot an opening 78 (+8).. He'll turn around and fire Foley as his swing coach and pick up our local golf guru Jimmy Hanlin.. Overnight Jimmy will show him how to use the long putter, and correct his swing watching old reruns of "Tee if up".. and Tiger comes back to win by 1 stroke..

[mlf16507]

Going to Bridgestone on Thursday.  I will give report on Friday.  I am hoping Tiger will do well as this is the last week that I can use him in TST Fantasy Golf!

[Valleygolfer]

I predict what will happen is that Tiger will come out swinging and shoot an opening 78 (+8).. He'll turn around and fire Foley as his swing coach and pick up our local golf guru Jimmy Hanlin.. Overnight Jimmy will show him how to use the long putter, and correct his swing watching old reruns of "Tee if up".. and Tiger comes back to win by 1 stroke..

I sure hope you are a betting man because I would like to get in on this action...

[zipazoid]

Love Firestone. I grew up in Akron, have played it prob 10 times. Long, narrow, long, fast greens, long, good elevation changes, long.

Did I mention it's long? 8th hole will be a >500y par 4.

North course is a great test too. Built on a reservoir. Tons of water. The South only has water on 2 holes - 3 & 16.

Here's a pic from behind 3rd green - #2 (uphill par 5) to the right, #4 (uphill par 4) to the left.

[colin007]

Question - which is tougher, the North or the South?

[brocks]

Luke Donald just made a birdie to take the lead. Looks like he is not going to hand over his WGR #1 ranking without a fight. Tiger will become #1 if he wins, and Donald does not finish better than T3.

[ThominOH]

Originally Posted by colin007

Question - which is tougher, the North or the South?

ALL things being equal.. North is harder.. There is just more danger in play..  If I had my way at Bridgestone.. I would increase the field size to 150+ and use both North and South.. and cut the field in 1/2 after Friday.. Then play north on Saturday, and south on Sunday..  :)

[colin007]

Go Tiger!!

[colin007]

Are you effing kidding me...

[Motley01]

Originally Posted by colin007

Are you effing kidding me...

LOL at your last two posts, within an hour.