Fantasy Golf Buy, Sell, or Hold For WGC - Cadillac Championship

 

Another World Golf Championship event this week with the Cadillac Championship.
This begins an important stretch of tournaments leading up to The Masters in a little less than a month.

One of the strongest fields of the year will tee it up Thursday this week at TPC Blue Monster at Doral. Ernie Els is the defending champ and Phil Mickelson won in 2009. There also is a certain player named Tiger Woods who before all his troubles had great success on this course.

Selections will be tough this week with many good players to choose from.

Here is this week’s buy, sell, and hold.

Buy:

Phil Mickelson (A) - How can you not go with the 2009 champ this week? Phil has two top-10’s already this season and the course will play to him.

Graeme McDowell (A) - Playing some superb golf so far in 2011. His T-6 at the Honda is a good sign he will play well here.

Bill Haas (B) - After a hot start to the season, Haas has cooled off a little. He has rested for a couple weeks and he should be ready to make more noise. Played well here last year finished T-6.  Is currently third on the Tour in GIR.

Steve Stricker (B) - Stricker hasn’t missed a cut in 2011 and has two top-10’s. He finished in a tie for 16th here last year. As a B-level player, Stricker is a must start here.

Mark Wilson (C) - The Wisconsin native has been the best C-level player by a mile so far in 2011.  With two wins and over $2 million in earnings so far this year, he's playing his best golf.

Zach Johnson (C) - Each and every week, Johnson is one of the most consistent players on the tour.  That makes him a good C-level pick most weeks.  Hasn't missed a cut so far in 2011.


Sell:

Kevin Streelman (C) - Not a great C-level selection with the strong field this week.

Charley Hoffman (A) - Has been inconsistent so far in 2011.  Had one good round, then a bad round.  With three missed cuts already this season, stay away from Mr. Hoffman this week.

Bo Van Pelt (B) - Has been awful so far in 2011.  Has only made one cut and his scoring average is the highest its been in 5 years.

Hold:

Adam Scott (C) - Has played well so far in 2011. Do you want to select Scott at an elite event like this? Didn’t play well last week at the Honda where he missed the cut. The course sets up well for him, but can he put four good rounds together?

And don't forget to check out this week's "flyer" of the week at the end of the AudioBoo above.



Fantasy Golf Buy, Sell, or Hold For The Honda Classic

 

The PGA Tour heads east as the West Coast Swing wraps up and the players will soak up the fun and sun of Florida.

The Honda Classic used to be skipped by many of the top players; not so much this year as world #1 Lee Westwood, and the likes of Luke Donald, Matt Kuchar, Rickie Fowler, and Rory McIlroy are all entered.

"We have talked about the rise in stature of The Honda Classic for the past several years and these great commitments from some of the best players in the game serve as an endorsement of that," Honda Classic Executive Director Kenneth R. Kennerly said. "The Champion course at PGA National provides a great stage for the competition and challenge they will undertake the week of the tournament. And we will continue to push ourselves to become better each year so that the golf fans of South Florida and the golf capital of America continues to enjoy an elite event."
Fan favorite Camilo Villegas is the defending champ and he is back to try and repeat.

There are a lot of tough decisions to make this week, so do your research.

Here is our buy, sell, and hold for The Honda Classic.

Buy:

Steve Marino (A) - It's only a matter of time before Marino gets a win.  He has two top-10's so far in 2011.  When he gets hot, Marino will rack up the points.

Graeme McDowell (A) - McDowell is poised to have a great year on tour.  He took a month off to rest for a big stretch of events this Spring.  He played well last week at the Accenture, he could have a big week at the Honda with a win.

Spencer Levin (B) - Levin is quietly having a good year.  He currently ranks 13th on the money list and has two top-10s in 2011.  He missed the cut here last year, but he won't if he keeps playing like this.

Vijay Singh (B) - Vijay hasn't missed a cut so far in 2011.  Hall of Famer Singh has found the touch with his putter and that led him to a 2nd place finish at Riviera.  Singh is 48, but he feels completely healthy after years of nagging injuries.  He finished T-4 here last year.

Jimmy Walker (C) Walker has been "Dynamite" so far in 2011.  Five starts and five made cuts including a T-4 at the Northern Trust.

Sell:

Blake Adams (B) - Has missed four straight cuts.  He may make it five here at the Honda.

J.P. Hayes (C) - Years ago, Hayes was a fantasy bargain.  Not anymore.  He hasn't made a cut so far in 2011 and hasn't even shot a round under par.

Heath Slocum (A) - Not a viable A-level play.  Has only made two cuts in six events this season. 

Hold:

Chris Couch (C) - He's the leading C-level player right now, but didn't play well last year here at the Honda.  He hasn't missed a cut so far in 2011.  Play him if you have to, but he may miss the weekend this week.

Remember to listen to the AudioBoo for the "flyer" 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.

Fantasy Golf Buy, Sell or Hold for Northern Trust Open

 

A strong field is expected as the 2011 Northern Trust Open tees off at Riviera.  This tournament has a rich history, dating back to 1926 when the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce puts up a $10,000 purse for the first LA Open, it was at the time, the richest prize in professional golf.

The list of winners here reads like a who's who of golf.  Ben Hogan Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson all have been winners here and Steve Stricker is the defending champ. 

Tiger, Phil and Steve are all in the field as are Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar and two-time winner this year, Mark Wilson.

Who will win this year?  We'll find out in a few days, but in the meantime here is this week's buy, sell and hold.

Buy:

Matt Kuchar (A) - Kuchar is back playing this week.  He has three top 10's in three events so far this season.  He'll be looking for a fourth this week.

Steve Stricker (B) - With the weather forecast calling for rain later this week, you would do well to have an experienced player like Stricker on your team.  He is the defending champ and was runner up here in 2009.

J.B. Holmes (C) - Three top 7 finishes in his last three starts at Riviera.  His game is waking up.  He had a T-5 at Phoenix and a T-13 at Pebble.

Marc Leishman (A) - May be a surprise start  to many as an A-level player, but he's a good scrambler and is playing well.  Had a T-15 here last year and should improve on that this year.

Sell:

Ernie Els (A) - Els has withdrawn from the Northern Trust, don't put him on your team this week.

Shaun Micheel (B) - Two missed cuts in three events in 2011.  No need to select him this week.

Rich Beem (C) - An awful start to 2011 for Beem.  What has happened to his game?  His results so far this year...+9, +10 and +1.  Don't look for him to make the cut here.

Hold:

Jhonattan Vegas (C) - Has Vegas cooled off after his hot start?  Let's see how he fares this week.  Hold him out this week if you can.


Don't forget to listen to the AudioBoo for the flyer of the week.

Fantasy Golf: Buy, Sell and Hold for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am

 Remember to listen to the AudioBoo for this week's "flyer" pick.

Three magnificent golf courses and many picturesque vistas greet the golfers this week as the PGA makes it annual stop at Pebble Beach.

A great field is expected and the usual assortment of celebrities will play alongside the pros for the first three rounds.

In 2010, Dustin Johnson outlasted veteran Paul Goydos for the title finishing at 18-under par.

This year, Johnson returns to defend his title, but he will have the likes of Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney, Justin Leonard and Hunter Mahan to contend with.

Weather is always a factor at Pebble Beach, but this week the forecast appears good for Pebble and the surrounding courses. A slight chance of rain could come as the tournament ends on Sunday.

Here is this week's buy, sell, and hold.

Buy:

Phil Mickelson (A) Phil is a good play here. He opened well at the Phoenix Open and if he can keep that going for four rounds, he should win here. He's currently 8th on the money list and he finished T-8 here last year.

Robert Garrigus (C) - Not off to a great start in 2011, but his is longer than long off the tee and that could give him a chance at this event.

Dustin Johnson (A) - The defending champ's game is perfect for this tournament. He already has two top-10 finishes this year and even though he had one bad round in Phoenix, he played pretty well.

D.J. Trahan (B) He's off to a bit of a slow start so far for 2011, but he showed some signs of life in the 2nd round at Phoenix. He had a T-10 last year at Pebble and if he gets hot he'll be in contention.

Tim Clark (B) - Clark is always a must play here. He has 5 career top 10's at this event. Better pick him up this week. He's going to play well.

Sell:

John Daly (C) - Not one top-10 in 92 straight starts. No reason to believe he will start a good streak here.

Tommy Gainey (C) - "Two Gloves" is coming off a top-10 in Phoenix, but with the wealth of talent available at the C-level this week, Gainey is a little to inconsistent to rely on.

Padraig Harrington (A) - You probably want to wait until the weather gets a little warmer and he gets some events under his belt before you want to pick him up

Hold:

Mark Wilson (C) - After winning two events already this year, is Wilson going to play this week? He's the hottest golfer on tour, but make sure he doesn't withdraw.