News: Top 100 in 2012
December 30 2011
11:49 am
Player to Watch No. 1 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 concludes Friday with Luke Donald, who accomplished something in 2011 that may never be duplicated, as he won the money titles on both sides of the Atlantic.
Click here for Donald’s No. 1 profile
Donald put together a remarkably consistent season on both Tours — and there’s no reason to expect that to change in 2012.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men — Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked them too high, too low or just right. Is Donald worthy of the top spot or is he ranked too high? Tell us in the space below.
News: Top 100 in 2012
December 29 2011
11:35 am
Player to Watch No. 2 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Thursday with Rory McIlroy, who endured an up-and-down season that featured a tough loss at the Masters … and a dominating performance in the U.S. Open.
Click here for McIlroy’s No. 2 profile
McIlroy, still just 22, said late in 2011 that he would retake PGA TOUR membership for 2012.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men — Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked them too high, too low or just right. Is McIlroy too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
News: Top 100 in 2012
December 28 2011
11:29 am
Player to Watch No. 3 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Wednesday with Webb Simpson, who went from No. 208 in the world to No. 10 in the course of a 2011 PGA TOUR season that included two wins, two seconds and a No. 2 spot on the money list.
Click here for Simpson’s No. 3 profile
The former Wake Forest All-American broke through at the Wyndham Championship before family and friends, then went on a run of success that included another win in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Simpson’s bid to lead the money list ended when Luke Donald trumped him at the season’s final event, the Children’s Miracle Network Classic, but he had nothing to hang his head about. Simpson finished his year on the winning United States Presidents Cup team, going 3-1 in his matches.
PGATOUR.COM will count down the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men — Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked them too high, too low or just right. Is Simpson too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
News: Top 100 in 2012
December 27 2011
12:01 pm
Player to Watch No. 4 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Tuesday with Keegan Bradley, who burst onto the scene in 2011 as a rookie winning the HP Byron Nelson Championship and the PGA Championship.
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In a year where rookies were racking up an unprecedented number of victories, Bradley’s name stood above all others. He claimed Rookie of the Year honors at season’s end and was in the running for the PGA TOUR Player of the Year crown down the stretch of the season. He added an unofficial victory, and a nice payday, at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
The 25-year-old made a name for himself on TOUR in 2011 and is starting to be known more as “Keegan” than “LPGA Hall of Famer Pat Bradley’s nephew.” The bar has been set high for Bradley in 2012 and he’ll be trying to meet those expectations while trying to avoid a sophomore slump.
PGATOUR.COM will count down the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men — Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked them too high, too low or just right. Is Mickelson too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
News: Top 100 in 2012
December 26 2011
10:45 am
Player to Watch No. 5 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Monday with Phil Mickelson, who has won every year on the PGA TOUR except twice. That included 2011 when he captured the Shell Houston Open.
Click here for Mickelson’s No. 5 profile
Mickelson’s season may be remembered for a tournament he didn’t win, however. Trailing Bubba Watson by two on the final hole of the Farmers Insurance Open, Mickelson had his caddie tend the flag as he tried to hole out from 72 yards to force a playoff. He didn’t make the shot but the attempt was classic Mickelson.
The 41-year-old has more to look forward to in 2012 — specifically being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, an honor that’s well deserved with 39 career wins on the PGA TOUR.
PGATOUR.COM will countdown the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men — Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked them too high, too low or just right. Is Mickelson too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
News: Top 100 in 2012
December 25 2011
11:26 am
Player to Watch No. 6 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Sunday with a player who didn’t want the 2011 season to end.
Tiger Woods enters 2012 healthy after an injury-marred year. He finished the season with a solid performance at the Presidents Cup and then won the Chevron World Challenge for his first worldwide win in 25 months.
His 2012 season remains a huge question mark, but the 71-time PGA TOUR winner will have plenty of chances to get back his former No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.
PGATOUR.COM will countdown the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men – Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked ‘em too high, too low or just right. Is Woods too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
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News: Top 100 in 2012
December 24 2011
11:36 am
Player to Watch No. 7 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Saturday with the defending FedExCup champion, who gave us the best shot of the year on the PGA TOUR.
Bill Haas had enjoyed a good-not-great run in the 2011 regular season, with two playoff defeats and no wins, but that all changed in the Playoffs as he advanced to the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola and won it in a playoff with an amazing par save from a greenside pond on the second playoff hole. In one swoop he won the tournament and the $10 million FedExCup prize.
PGATOUR.COM will count down the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men – Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked ‘em too high, too low or just right. Is Haas too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
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News: Top 100 in 2012
December 23 2011
11:39 am
Player to Watch No. 8 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Friday with a player who placed his name among the best players in the world during 2011.
Several players had career years in 2011, but Bubba Watson’s name stands out. The big-hitting lefty had an epochal start to the season, stunning viewers with a 305-yard driver off the deck at Kapalua, then beating Phil Mickelson to win the Farmers Insurance Open.
PGATOUR.COM will count down the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men – Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked ‘em too high, too low or just right. Is Johnson too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
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News: Top 100 in 2012
December 22 2011
11:47 am
Player to Watch No. 9 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Thursday with one of the premier talents seen on the PGA TOUR in the last 10 years.
For the second consecutive year, Dustin Johnson threatened to win a major — and came up short. But he again, he bounced back, making a strong run in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup with a win at The Barclays. It was the second time he’d won a Playoffs event.
PGATOUR.COM will countdown the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men – Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked ‘em too high, too low or just right. Is Johnson too high … or not high enough? Tell us in the space below.
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News: Top 100 in 2012
December 21 2011
12:50 pm
Player to Watch No. 10 revealed
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Wednesday with a player fans can’t wait to see in the winner’s circle.
There’s no doubt Rickie Fowler has charisma and charm, but can he win on the PGA TOUR? It hasn’t happened stateside yet, but after beating U.S. Open champ Rory McIlroy by six shots at the Kolon Korea Open in October — his first W in the U.S. can’t be far off.
PGATOUR.COM will countdown the players for the rest of December, with No. 1 unveiled on Dec. 30.
Be sure to check out this year’s new addition of the Three Wise Men – Chris DiMarco, Arron Oberholser and Craig Perks, who offer their takes on each of the players on the list.
Let’s us know how you think these players will perform in 2012 and whether we ranked ‘em too high, too low or just right.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE ARCHIVE PAGE/SCHEDULE FOR THE TOP 100 PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2012
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