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2015 Wyndham Championship Discussion Thread


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The 2015 Wyndham Championship is being held at Sedgefield Country Club (Ross Course) in Greensboro, N.C. The course will play as a par-70 measuring 7,127 yards for the event.

The field in Greensboro is set to include Adam Scott, ranked No. 12 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Billy Horschel (No. 23), Paul Casey (No. 27) and Brandt Snedeker (No. 28).

Also, for the first time ever, Tiger Woods will play the Wyndham Championship. As with many other players in the field this week, Woods needs a strong finish to crack the top 125 in FedExCup Points and earn a spot in the Playoffs.

http://www.pgatour.com/expert-picks/2015/08/18/wyndham-championship.html

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HELEN ROSS

Senior Writer

Bill Haas
Carl Pettersson
Brandt Snedeker
Justin Thomas

Usually I'd go with the old reliables at Sedgefield but this is a different Wyndham Championship (and not just because Tiger's here). Still, I like the way Snedeker is playing.

ROB BOLTON

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Bill Haas
Brooks Koepka
Brandt Snedeker
Justin Thomas

If I’m going to win the league, converting on risk is necessary. Otherwise, I wouldn’t endorse Justin Thomas over Hideki Matsuyama.

JONATHAN WALL

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Bill Haas
Brooks Koepka
Hideki Matsuyama
Justin Thomas

Took Koepka at the PGA and have no problem taking him again after the final-round 64.

SEAN MARTIN

Events Editor

Martin Kaymer
Webb Simpson
Brandt Snedeker
Justin Thomas

A good record here, and a win would go a long way toward his Presidents Cup chances. He ranks 16th in the U.S. team standings. A win would likely vault him into the top 10.

BRIAN WACKER

Staff Writer

Bill Haas
Brooks Koepka
Hideki Matsuyama
Justin Thomas

The 5-foot-10, 140-pounds-with-bricks-in-his-pockets whipsaw has been pretty locked in his last three starts (T5, T4, T18). He'll add a win to that soon.

D.J. PIEHOWSKI

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Bill Haas
Billy Horschel
Brooks Koepka
Hideki Matsuyama

He's in great form and looking to make a push towards the Presidents Cup team. This could be the week for Win No. 2.

MIKE MCALLISTER

Managing Editor

Branden Grace
Bill Haas
Brooks Koepka
Brandt Snedeker

It's the 4-B Club! Koepka's on fire now, but bombers don't necessarily win at Sedgefield?

TOM WERME

PGA TOUR Radio

Bill Haas
Billy Horschel
Jason Dufner
Chris Stroud

Time to downshift into FedExCup contention for Horschel. He might have to bust out the multi-colored plaid pants to make a move from current position of 43rd.

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Brooks Koepka
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His game is rounding into form. Coming off a T12 at the PGA Championship.

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As much as I would like Tiger getting back to at least semi-resemblance to his old form, I doubt this week is it. I have no interest in following Tiger until he gets better. The others on the field seems more interesting.

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I will be watching. I'd like to see Tiger shoot in the 80's.

Kind of mean-spirited, but alright. Pretty good field here. Looking forward to it. Interesting to see how Scott does.

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Paging Chris P...who do you like this week? I am on: Koepka at 12-1 Snedeker at 15-1 Grace at 20-1 Simpson at 28-1 Donald at 60-1 Harmon at 90-1

Haha I only do majors. The favorites going in with good form have been winning most of the time in the majors. That's the method I've used. These smaller events you might as well pick a name out of a hat. If I were forced to choose, I'd prolly go Koepka.


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I will be watching. I'd like to see Tiger shoot in the 80's.

ALRIGHTY MA****A I'LL QUOTE YOU ON THIS WHEN HE SHOOTS A CLEAN 74.

Riley


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Haha I only do majors. The favorites going in with good form have been winning most of the time in the majors. That's the method I've used. These smaller events you might as well pick a name out of a hat. If I were forced to choose, I'd prolly go Koepka.


I hear you...and trust me these are very low stakes $2/$5 plays.

If I had to narrow it down to one I would go with Grace.


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I expect a decent showing like he had at Greenbrier and Quicken Loans. I don't see him getting in the playoffs but I give him credit for trying. He seems to perform better with less pressure this year. We'll see what happens.

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I expect a decent showing like he had at Greenbrier and Quicken Loans. I don't see him getting in the playoffs but I give him credit for trying. He seems to perform better with less pressure this year. We'll see what happens.

agreed... as much as i would like to see tiger win this week and get into the playoffs, i think it may be too much of an ask... i'm just glad he is out there "getting reps"... he is making some birdies... so far, anyway...


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Tiger at -5!

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I swear, if he wins this thing... Let's wait until Sunday.

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