2015 Sony Open Discussion Thread

[tiptv]

Tomorrow is the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii.Can Jimmy Walker win it two years in a row or will the favourtie Jason Day take the title.

[mvmac]

http://www.pgatour.com/expert-picks/2015/01/13/sony-open-in-hawaii.html

Expert	Fantasy selections	Projected winner
SEAN MARTIN PGATOUR.COM Writer	Jason Day, Chris Kirk Brendon Todd, Jimmy Walker	Brendon Todd
Back-to-back top-20s at this event for Todd, and he's coming off a solid start at Kapalua, where he finished T8 after breaking par in all four rounds.
HELEN ROSS PGATOUR.COM Writer	Jason Day, Russell Henley Charles Howell III, Jimmy Walker	Jimmy Walker
I'm not exactly going out on a limb with these four. Howell is the tournament's third-leading money winner while the other three are red-hot after finishing third or better last week. Look for Walker to close the door this week in his title defense.
JONATHAN WALL Equipment Writer	Jason Day, Charles Howell III Chris Kirk, Jimmy Walker	Chris Kirk
Has posted two top-5s at the event in the last two years, including a runner-up finish in 2014. Coming off a course record-tying 62 at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, you have to like his chances.
BRIAN WACKER PGATOUR.COM Writer	Russell Henley, Charles Howell III Chris Kirk, Zach Johnson	Zach Johnson
He's won there before and his game is perfectly suited for a narrow course with small greens. He also has a history of playing well at courses he has won on in the past.
AMANDA BALIONIS Host, Trending on TOUR	Jason Day, Tony Finau Russell Henley, Chris Kirk	Russell Henley
After slowing down a bit on the weekend in Kapalua, this week the past champion puts his foot on the gas and doesn't let up.
MARK CARNEVALE PGA TOUR Radio	Tony Finau, Charles Howell III Chris Kirk, Russell Knox	Chris Kirk
Coming off the stellar finish at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, he's high on confidence with the new putting grip. Throw in that he finished 2nd in 2014, and T5 in 2013. He's your man.
MIKE McALLISTER Managing Editor	Matt Every, Charles Howell III Chris Kirk, Ryan Palmer	Charles Howell III
My annual pick to win the Sony Open. In 13 trips, he has eight top-10s but has yet to win at Waialae. This is the year, CH3!
ROB BOLTON Fantasy Columnist	Jason Day, Zach Johnson Chris Kirk, Jimmy Walker	Zach Johnson
Assuming everyone else will burn a start on CH3. Given my position, it warrants bypassing the horse and sticking with the heaviest lumber.
JOHN SWANTEK Host, LIVE@	Sang-Moon Bae, Russell Henley Charles Howell III, Kevin Na	Russell Henley
Impressive T3 at TOC on the wings of 5 straight birdies to close final round, the same finish he produced to take the title in Honolulu in 2013.
D.J. PIEHOWSKI Digital Producer	Jason Day, Russell Henley Zach Johnson, Jimmy Walker	Jason Day
I've been abysmal in the early going this year and I'm getting back on track with four horses at Sony. Day is back at Waialae after shooting 62 on Monday and the course should fit him perfectly.

[colin007]

"Brian Wacker"?? And he's a golfer? Perfect name!! Looking forward to seeing Tony Finau.

[Hammer 4]

"Brian Wacker"?? And he's a golfer? Perfect name!!

Looking forward to seeing Tony Finau.

Yep, me too. Gonna be interesting to see how Tony does..Pullin for  JW, but Jason Day, may just sneak out a win, IF, he plays like he did on Monday...

[boogielicious]

After the stunning scenery of Kapalua, this course is kind of dull.  They can't really hide the fact that it is in a crowded neighborhood and relatively flat.  It's not easy by any means.  But visually not that great.

[nevets88]

Zach Johnson's putting aid.

[3putter]

After the stunning scenery of Kapalua, this course is kind of dull.  They can't really hide the fact that it is in a crowded neighborhood and relatively flat.  It's not easy by any means.  But visually not that great.

This may sound weird, but I actually prefer the coverage of this course to Kapalua.

[joekelly]

John Daly shot 71 the first day.  Hope he makes the Sony cut.

[Yukari]

LOL! The title of this thread reminds me of how long it usually takes for one to stop writing previous year's number on the check at the beginning of the year.

[boogielicious]

LOL!

The title of this thread reminds me of how long it usually takes for one to stop writing previous year's number on the check at the beginning of the year.

Corrected. Thanks!

[Wally Fairway]

John Daly shot 71 the first day.  Hope he makes the Sony cut.

And John starts the day off triple then bogey to get to +5, he will not be playing on the weekend

[Yukari]

Sounds like some of my bad rounds. Lol

[RandallT]

[IMG]http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/112188/width/640/height/1000[/IMG ] Anyone else thinking of this---> http://www.madmadmadmadworld.com/the-movie/ Or am I dating myself and bad taste in comedies?

[Hammer 4]

Go...Jimmy Walker..!!!!!!

[PuttsLefty]

Wow, they just gave the news that Robert Allenby was kidnapped, beaten, and robbed last night from a bar. He missed the cut and was having drinks a a bar when it happened.

[Hammer 4]

Wow, they just gave the news that Robert Allenby was kidnapped, beaten, and robbed last night from a bar. He missed the cut and was having drinks a a bar when it happened.

Saw that on the online GC site....That SUX...I was a big fan of his in the late 90's and early 2000's...Hope they find the scumbag/scumbags that did this.

[lefty63]

Web Simpson's transition from long to short putter is astounding. He obviously spent a great deal of time in the off season on the practice putting green. Was also funny to hear him say he snapped the shaft on his belly putter so he would't be tempted to pick it up again.

[Titleist Staff]

Web Simpson's transition from long to short putter is astounding. He obviously spent a great deal of time in the off season on the practice putting green. Was also funny to hear him say he snapped the shaft on his belly putter so he would't be tempted to pick it up again.

Yea his stroke looks pretty natural doing it. I also gotta say Jimmy Walker has a bad a$$ swing, tempo is awesome and he putts pretty good to.