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The Favorites:
Padraig Harrington: Harrington has three majors to his credit and has the game to win at Augusta. He hasn’t handled pressure well recently in big events (like last year’s PGA Championship) but overall he is very good under pressure.
Ernie Els: Now that Els has won this year, everyone is jumping on the Big Easy bandwagon. Didn’t we all just jump off? He’s got the game to win at Augusta, but he’s never quite been able to grab the green jacket despite two runner up finishes.
Phil Mickelson: Lefy finishes in the top ten every year and is probably the surest best to do well. He might win with all the attention on Tiger.
Tiger Woods: I know, I know. After everything that has happened how could Tiger Woods win the Masters? Who knows, but if anyone can do it Woods can.
Lee Westwood: Westwood keeps missing putts to get into major championship playoffs, but at least he’s in contention in most majors. He has the game to win a major, he just hasn’t put it all together yet.
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Darkhorses:
Tim Clark: I know only long-hitters usually play well at Augusta National, but Clark hits it straight and has the putter to shoot a low round.
Alvaro Quiros: He can bomb it off the tee and should use that to completely destroy the par 5s.
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Birdie Busters:
Anthony Kim: He’s already shown that he can light it up at Augusta National, but may not be able to avoid the bogey long enough to stay in serious contention.
Hunter Mahan: When this guy is playing well, not many on the tour are better than him at making birdies.
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My Pick: Steve Stricker
I’m taking the “forgotten” number two man in the world to win this week because he drives the ball accurately and has the putting prowess of a Masters champion. It’s his turn to be in the spotlight for once.
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My Projected Top 10:
1. Steve Stricker
2. Anthony Kim
3. Phil Mickelson
4. Padraig Harrington
5. Alvaro Quiros
6. Tiger Woods
7. Tim Clark
8. Jim Furyk
9. Lee Westwood
10. Hunter Mahan
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Great post Dan, but I think another Englishman should be consider one of the darkhorses. Ian Poulter is having one of his most successful seasons so far and has a WGC Match-Play title to his credit. He has not fared well in previous majors, but maybe its his time.