Ah!  The sun is out, the azaleas are in bloom and John Daly is in front of Hooters.  It is Masters week in Augusta!  Tomorrow they commence the 79th Tournament.  Today I make my predictions.  It’s hard with such a stellar field of talent.  Here I go:

I will always maintain Miguel Jimenez is the baddest man to ever swing a golf club.  With him anything is always possible.  Last year he finished with a career best fourth place.  Let’s call him my number one pick.

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To be realistic, I have a short list of contenders.  The Southerner in me is pulling for Bubba.  I’m also a big Patrick Reed fan – his star has been rising of late.  As a former big guy I can’t help but like Kevin Stadler.  Then there’s Rory, Adam Scott, and everyone else.  Incredible talent.  I give Tiger until Friday.

If you’re in the Garden City on Friday night, stop by Hooters and see my buddy’s band, Shinebox.  Another friend of mine will supply the cigars.  It’s a guaranteed good time.  Just leave your drone at home…