Today is the day when Davis Love III picks his four Captain's Picks for the 2012 US Ryder Cup team. At 10:15 a.m., fortunes will be made, hearts will be broken, and the world will never be the same. Well, not really. But wouldn't that last line have sounded great read by that movie trailer voiceover guy? I digress. Before the cat's out of the bag (and in the hope that I can acquire some "premonitive punditry street cred" in these early outings on my blog, here are my picks for the Ryder Cup Captain's Picks.
1. Steve Stricker -- The veteran. THE partner for Tiger. Typically an unGodly putter, even though he's been a bit flat this year. Hey, between him and Tiger, I'm sure they'll drop a few. Oh snap! (Huge fan of both of them, actually).
2. Dustin Johnson -- Has anyone noticed that the formerly flakey DJ is playing his ass off lately? Dustin's length off the tee is going to be a huge asset (is that redundant use of the word "ass"?) at Medinah, and his short game has been downright impressive lately. Look for DJ to take someone apart in match play this year, perhaps to the world's surprise.
3. Brandt Snedeker -- Not the longest guy off the tee, but at #1 on the tour for strokes gained this season, Sneds is a putting machine. Match play is won with putting. If he and Stricker get hot, fuggettaboutit.
4. Jim Furyk -- Furyk's experience will not be lost on Davis Love III, despite that he's had a disappointing season, overall. Furyk also brings to the US side what Graeme McDowell offers to the Europeans--acccuracy off the tee. At #5 on the tour for driving accuracy this season, Furyk brings a lot more than just experience, morale and Five Hour Energy to the team.
Let's hear what you think after the picks are announced!
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