With Tiger Woods injuring his knee and missing most of the 2008 season, it opened the door for other players around the world to showcase their talents. A few stepped up to the plate and these are three of the guys I expect to give Tiger a run in the major tournaments and close that humongous gap in the world rankings between number one Woods and number two Mickelson.
Padraig Harrington stepped up big time in 2008 winning the last two majors and displayed great nerve while doing it, particularly at the British Open. During those horrendous conditions, Harrington bombarded the back nine with birdies and eagles alike for a come from behind win over the shark Greg Norman. But...could Harrington have left his best game behind him? Possibly, but I don't thing Padraig is like that. His game isn't about overpowering the course with long drives but rather with precision accuracy with irons and clutch putting under pressure which cannot be taught. Lets just say Harrington would have enjoyed himself more in World War I rather than World War II. Expect Harrington to win a US Open before a Masters.
Anthony Kim. I am very much looking forward to this young mans career. Kim can do it all, and after blowing out Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup, I expect Kim feels he has the game and the attitude to win multiple majors. He's young (23 years old) and hes cocky. The talent is certainly there, but does he have the discipline that Woods had at his age. Kim won twice on tour this year, notably at the AT & T National, who's field consists of all the top pros.
Sergio, Sergio, Sergio....Sergio has been a "young gun" now for about ten years ever since he burst on to the scene in 1999 challenging Woods at the PGA Championship, eventually losing. Since then he has had a number of close calls, but still no major victories. I expect this to change over the next two seasons. However, let me make this very clear....GARCIA IS A LITTLE BITCH....Wanna see something cool? How about Mr. Garcia spitting in a cup after missing a putt..
But, the man can golf his ball, and its only a matter of time before he loses his major virginity.
-THE DIESEL
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