Fantasy Golf: Buy, Sell, or Hold for the FedEx St. Jude Classic

 

As is customary, the week before a major, especially the U.S. Open, the top players tend to take the week off and work on various aspects of their game that help them win the upcoming major.

That means the field this week in Memphis is a mish mash of young pros, pros that like to play each and every week, and those that will need good results in events like this to keep their card.

Lee Westwood does return to the TPC at Southwind to defend his 2010 FedEx St. Jude Classic title.  Don't get me wrong, this is still a legit PGA Tour event, 500 playoff points and over $1 million to the winner.

I'm going to be busy this week, so the buy, sell and hold are going to be tasty and sweet.  Kind of like that Memphis BBQ.

Buy:

Brian Gay (A) - He's a guy who can go low, in an event where you need to go low.

Lee Westwood (A) - Defending champ.  He could win again.

David Toms (B) - He's playing well and likes playing here.

John Senden (B) - Playing well, T-37 here last year.

Jason Bohn (B) - Just when you might forget about this guy, he'll pick a tournament to go low at.  This might be the week.

Gary Woodland (C) - His great play continues.

Fredrik Jacobson (C) - Good value for a C-level player.  He makes cuts and finished T-15 here in 2010.

Sell:

Heath Slocum (A) - Heath is missing more cuts than he is making.

Mike Small (B) - Has only played one other event, that was in Mayakoba.  He had a MC.

Dean Wilson (C) - A nice guy, but Wilson has been struggling since the Valero Texas Open.

Hold:

Steve Marino (A) - Marino hasn't played here in years, if ever.  He might find this course to his liking.

Remember to listen to the AudioBoo for the "flyer" pick of the week.

Fantasy Golf Buy, Sell and Hold for The Mayakoba Classic

Check out this week's AudioBoo for the Mayakoba.

All the big names in golf are playing at the Accenture Match Play, which leaves a bunch of players that will be hungry for a win in Mexico.  That means The Mayakoba Classic in Mexico is the place to be this week for PGA Tour Fantasy Golf.

Last year's winner Cameron Beckman is in the field along with Brian Gay, David Toms and a bunch of international players.

The course is a Greg Norman designed El Camaleon Golf Club and while playing 18 holes it will test the golfers in holes that take you through mangroves, along the ocean and through a mini jungle.

Here is this week's Buy, Sell, and Hold.

Buy:

Brian Gay (A) - With only a few A-level players playing in Mexico, Brian Gay is a must start. He finished T-5 at the Bob Hope and has been playing well. Gay currently sits 31st on the money list and is looking to improve on that this week.

David Toms (B) - Toms is always dangerous is a weak field event like this one. He has two missed cuts this season, but he could turn that around in Mexico.

Jhonattan Vegas (C) - How can you not play Vegas this week? He had another good run at the Northern Trust and is very consistent, Sits fourth on the money list.

Sell:

Scott Stallings (C) - Four events in 2011 and four missed cuts.

Chad Collins (C) - He's another one o the C-level players this week you don't want to pick. Has played in six events and has four missed cuts to his credit.

Michael Sim (A) - Sim has not finished under par in any tournament so far in 2011. With a limited number of A players to pick from this week, Sim is one to pass on.

Josh Teater (B) - With four missed cuts in six events so far this year, keep this Kentucky native off your team until later in the year. He's a fine player with potential, but after missing the cut badly at the Northern Trust, don't pick him up.

Hold:

Scott Verplank (C) - Veteran Scott Verplank is a late entry into the field this week. He is trying to shake off a nasty wrist injury and make some noise in 2011. He has only played one event so far this year, but if he feels health he could have a good week. A definite hold.

Remember to listen to the AudioBoo above for the "flyer" of the week.