Handicapping The 2010 Sony Open
The first full field event on The PGA Tour this year is again The Sony Open, held at Waialae Country Club. At Waialae you can see both mountains and the blue ocean from the course, and this year you can see some of the top golfers try to start their 2010 campaign on a good note.
Former Masters Champ Zach Johnson is the defending champ. He fired a 5-under 65 on Sunday last year to beat a hard charging David Toms and a steady Adam Scott. The competition is expected to be as hot as the Hawaii weather when tournament play tees off January 14, with coverage on the Golf Channel.
Zach Johnson loves Hawaii and loves the course. He’s the defending champ and all eyes will be on Zach to see if he can repeat. Zach wants to start out 2010 like he did 2009. Odds 6-1
2009 Masters winner Angel Cabrera is in the field in Hawaii after not playing in this event last year. He is a good player in tough conditions and that might be good news in windy Hawaii. Odds 10-1
Stewart Cink won The Open Championship last summer, and that was a monkey off his back. He finished in a tie for 32nd last year in Hawaii. he had a good offseason and is a favorite any place he plays. Odds 10-1
PGA Champ Y.E. Yang is playing a full schedule early in 2010. He game suits Waialae fairly well. If he gets hot look out. Odds 15-1
The golf world now knows Lucas Glover. He has a big game as was demonstrated last year by winning The U.S. Open. He didn’t play The Sony last year, but he’s out to build on his success of 2009. Odds: 15-1
Playing on a sponsor’s exemption this year, John Daly reurns to Hawaii. He didn’t play last year because of suspension, but he’s been working hard on his game and his attitude. Odds: 50-1