2015 Zurich Classic Discussion Thread

[mvmac]

The Zurich Classic will be played at the TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La. Often ranking as one of the easiest courses on the PGA Tour, TPC Louisiana is a par-72 course that measures at 7,425 yards.

Fresh off his first win in five years, Jim Furyk will be off this week, though there are still a few big names in this week’s field. Jason Day (No. 5), Dustin Johnson (No. 6) and Justin Rose (No. 9) are the top-10 ranked golfers in the Official World Golf Rankings who who will be teeing off, as well as defending FedEx Cup champ Billy Horschel.

Last year, Seung-Yul Noh claimed his first PGA Tour victory by going wire-to-wire to top Robert Streb and Andrew Svoboda by two strokes.

http://www.pgatour.com/expert-picks/2015/04/21/zurich-classic-new-orleans.html

EXPERT PICKS: ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS

EXPERT FANTASY TEAM PROJECTED CHAMPION COMMENT
Helen Ross Senior Writer Brendan de Jonge Dustin Johnson Sean O'Hair Justin Rose Justin Rose Rose enters with momentum after tying for second at the Masters, and he has finished 15th or better in his last three starts at TPC Louisiana. A potent combination, to be sure.
Rob Bolton Fantasy Columnist Keegan Bradley Dustin Johnson Justin Rose Brendan Steele Justin Rose In the absence of a favorite, stick with the chalk. It’s the kind of week to play for the push and hope to get lucky.
Sean Martin Events Editor Jason Day Harris English Dustin Johnson Justin Thomas Dustin Johnson He's finished no worse than sixth in his past three starts, including his win at the Cadillac Championship and a career-best T6 at the Masters.
Jonathan Wall Equipment Insider Jason Day Dustin Johnson John Peterson Justin Rose John Peterson Finished T8 at Zurich in 2013 and has two top-20 finishes in his last two starts. Look for the LSU product to pick up his first TOUR win in his home state.
Fred Albers PGA TOUR Radio Rickie Fowler Dustin Johnson Justin Rose Brendan Steele Rickie Fowler Rickie is one of the best "feel" putters on TOUR and he leads the TOUR in scrambling from the fringe at 100 percent. That's right, Rickie is 22-22 from the fringe.
Mike McAllister Managing Editor Dustin Johnson Troy Merritt John Peterson Justin Rose Justin Rose Of Rose's 24 career rounds at TPC Louisiana, 18 have been under par, including 11 in the 60s.
D.J. Piehowski Digital Producer John Peterson Justin Rose Brendan Steele Justin Thomas Justin Rose After a poor start to the season, things clicked for Rose at Augusta National. He's now headed to TPC Louisiana, where he has been great, finishing top 15 his last three visits.
Brian Wacker Staff Writer Keegan Bradley Jason Day Billy Horschel Dustin Johnson Jason Day He hasn't played in New Orleans since 2009 but was hovering in contention at the Masters. Day's game also suits the lengthy TPC Louisiana well as he is tied for first in par-4 scoring.
Amanda Balionis Host, Trending on TOUR Jason Day Dustin Johnson Justin Rose Steve Stricker Dustin Johnson He's healthy, happy and coming off T6s at Valero and Augusta. Don't ever count out a healthy and happy DJ.
John Swantek Host, LIVE@ Harris English Kevin Kisner John Peterson Justin Thomas Harris English Going with a tried and true handicapping strategy; a gut feeling. Some decent course history (T6in '13) but mainly just think his immense talent will be on display.

[Rick Martin]

This is about the time on the PGA golf schedule where I start to mosey away from actively watching the game. In my opinion the season is way too long - longer than most other professional sports. Oct 2014 to Sep 2015.  Completely dilutes the tournaments importance.

I'll pay attention to the WGCs, the majors, Jack's tourney, then the Tour Championship and Pres Cup.

Sorry CVS Health Charity Classic . You may be a classic, but I ain't watchig.

[Crim]

This is about the time on the PGA golf schedule where I start to mosey away from actively watching the game. In my opinion the season is way too long - longer than most other professional sports. Oct 2014 to Sep 2015.  Completely dilutes the tournaments importance.

I'll pay attention to the WGCs, the majors, Jack's tourney, then the Tour Championship and Pres Cup.

Sorry CVS Health Charity Classic. You may be a classic, but I ain't watchig.

I like it even though I don't always watch. It's nice that different cities can get a chance to see the pros up close almost every single weekend. I just wish we could get more tourney's in the mid-west during the summer. I have to pretty much wait for majors/Ryder Cup at Hazeltine or Whistling Straights and then I might not even get a ticket because everyone wants to be there.

[Phil McGleno]

This is about the time on the PGA golf schedule where I start to mosey away from actively watching the game. In my opinion the season is way too long - longer than most other professional sports. Oct 2014 to Sep 2015.  Completely dilutes the tournaments importance.   I'll pay attention to the WGCs, the majors, Jack's tourney, then the Tour Championship and Pres Cup.   Sorry CVS Health Charity Classic. You may be a classic, but I ain't watchig.

Goodbye. See you and your anti-Tiger-despite-nearly-every-other-pro-doing-the-same-things tirades in about ten months. BTW the CVS Health Charity Classic is not part of the PGA Tour. It is a locally run small exhibition like the big names used to play back in the day to raise money locally to support a good cause.

[Rick Martin]

Goodbye. See you and your anti-Tiger-despite-nearly-every-other-pro-doing-the-same-things tirades in about ten months.

Since Tiger doesn't really play much of the tour events but cherry picks the tournaments that he'll support, I still will watch him toss clubs and throw out f-bombs. Its almost as if he agrees with me that the tour is over saturated with tournaments for nearly 12 months.

[Phil McGleno]

Since Tiger doesn't really play much of the tour events but cherry picks the tournaments that he'll support, I still will watch him toss clubs and throw out f-bombs. Its almost as if he agrees with me that the tour is over saturated with tournaments for nearly 12 months.

Like I said "anti-Tiger-despite-nearly-every-other-pro-doing-the-same-things". Some things never change. One of them is @Rick Martin -Goodbye.

[Rick Martin]

@Rick Martin-Goodbye.

Your goodbyes are premature - said I wasn't watching the telecasts - didn't say I'd keep from posting my gems.

[Scotsclaff]

Horschel 30/1

O Hair 40/1

Petersen 50/1

Each way nibbles on these.

[Phil McGleno]

Your goodbyes are premature - said I wasn't watching the telecasts - didn't say I'd keep from posting my gems.

Not premature-Just wishful thinking.

[Crim]

Ish...this shot went 150 yards....shank off the tee?

[BallStriker]

Yikes...........that course is W-E-T

[RJH999]

Boooooooooooo!

[Scotsclaff]

A nice 65 from Sean O'Hair.

Go on Sean ma boy!!

[Natural Patrick]

A Sweet round going for Jerry Kelly as well. Keep it going old man,

[Scotsclaff]

Leaderboard is crammed,20 players within 3 shots of lead.

Hudson Swafford and Boo Weekley atop at -11.

[MEfree]

Pretty compact leader board: -11 currently leads with a projected cut of -4 (83 players currently)...119 under par and within 10 shots. Looks like 66 guys are at -5 or better (4 of the -5 still on the course) with 7 guys at -4 with holes remaining in round 2. [U]Unlikely[/U] , but if 4+ of the guys at -4 make it to -5, there could be some unhappy guys finished at -4 who go to bed tonight (assuming round 2 doesn't get completed) thinking they will play the weekend only to find they miss the cut.

[RJH999]

Boooooooooo... And old-ass Jerry Kelly!

[Scotsclaff]

Rain.

Looks like a Monday finish.