Masters Champion, 2006

[Johnny]

looks like Phil peaked a week early... but I'll still give him my vote

[NSalvatore]

Tiger gets number 5. BOOK IT.

[Santafeman]

You always have to put Tiger as one of the favorites but I like Luke Donald or Goose.

[TReed]

Tiger or Goosen

[ben III]

Obviously the big five but I will keep a close eye (in the following order) on:

 

-Olazabal (looking pretty sharp lately and fabolous shortgame)

 

-Luke Donald (getting better and better every week, razorsharp irons and great with the short stick)

 

-Henrik Stenson (he's on fire for a year now, good allround player, very powerfull).

 

We'll see soon enough, can't wait!

[sergizmo]

Luke Donald because of his iron play and great shortgame. Phil is looking fantastic this week though.

 

Tiger just has something else on his mind, his father's health.

[tarik]

I would love to say David Thoms but he seems to play awsome just before the majors then choke durring. Have to go with Tiger, he's GRRRRRRRREAT!

[stickman]

TIGER, THEN PHIL , THEN DAVID TOMS, THEN SERGIO, THEN DAVID HOWELL. I THINK GEOFF OLGILVY ALSO HAS A GREAT CHANCE.

[mngopher]

If Phil continues to dial in the irons, I like him next week.

[pnomm]

Besides Tiger, I think DLIII wants it as bad as anyone. He has the game, but does he have the resolve. Maybe Crenshaw's hand of fate that beat him in '95 will carry him in '06.

 

Never doubt the magic in Augusta.

[primetimer006]

If I knew things like this I would live in Vegas !

 

 

but i would guess Goosen

[Mizuno 23]

 

 

Number 5 for Tiger.

[davy9]

Ames (He is going isn't he), Weir -- GO CANADA

 

However, I think Tiger will pull another one out for his dad.

[bogeyk]

Darren Clarke gets it done. He had it going a couple years back, but lacked the fitness. He is trim and ready for a Green Jacket (It is a Proper Noun for me). Sunday he will go up 18 with a big cigar lit up. If he could putt like he did when he first hit the scene I'd go with Sergio. He is a feel player everywhere except for the green. He gets too mechanical instead of just letting the stroke happen.

[ObieTrice5]

Stuart Appleby or KJ Choi. I like taking the long shots.

[suwii]

Adam will surely be up there...COME ON ADAM :crazy:

just give it ur best shot

[animalistic]

Tiger Woods

[canadian_mike]

Alright, I've heard so much the past couple weeks with Tiger not being able to play or contend because of his dad. Tiger is so mentally tough that if he knows he won't play well because of it, he won't even attend. If anyone can win with that on their mind, it's Tiger.

 

Will it bug him, of course. But his dad would want him to play and Tiger's going to use this as motivation. This may just well be the last masters Tiger's dad sees and Tiger will want #5 for him. (knock on wood)

 

Tiger has the drive and motivation to do it, will he? Yes he will.

[Ultimate]

I think Goosen has been playing some of the best and most consistent golf in early 2006. I think he's the best combination of length, patience and fast-greens putting ability.

Retief Goosen is my pick.

[THEROLLER]

MY PICK IS RETIEF GOOSEN.

[MarLin]

I've got 25:1 odds in Vegas on Luke Donald to get his 1st.

[adinferno]

My nostrodamus instinct says Chris Dimarco, or Mr. Olazabal. Tiger is VERY distracted with his Fathers health, and is understandable. He may miss the cut!

[canadian_mike]

Tiger won't go if he thinks he can't contend. If he goes, he's going to win. Not to miss the cut. Tiger will be there when the back 9 on sunday comes.

[e2jnvl]

Tiger, maybe Toms, Vijay, or DiMarco.

[aussiefreddy]

vijay

rod pampling

michael campbell

[Yankees460]

My moneys on Phill after watching him win the Bell South by 13 shots!!

[bighit20]

Tiger Woods 20 % chance

Phil Mickelson 10 % chance

Vijay and Ernie 5 % chance

all the rest combined 60%

[TightenUpROOKIE]

Sergio, & yes I know I say Sergio everytime a major comes up but I love this guy what can I say he is a PIMP. But if I was a betting man I'd say Tiger, actually I'm gonna hafta check what the odds are on BoDog.com & see if I can't make some money but I'm pretty sure it would take putting up a load of loot because Tiger is probably the 7/1 favorite.

[Extreme Firepower]

Olazabal or Sergio, Olly is one of the few guys out there that can still work the new ball with the latest equipment and he's came on leaps and bounds in the last two seasons, his putting needs to hold out though for him to have any chance

 

Sergio if he can get the putter going and keep it straight off the tee.

 

Two best iron players on tour.

[mlamar]

Tiger ... He was born to play Augusta National ... His own personal playground ...

He's BJones reincarnated ... You invite people to play in your yard and they know

what the rules are ... You let'em win sometimes to keep them coming back ...

TIGER's 5th Green Jacket ...