Portland, Ore. (Jan. 10, 2012) – A year ago, when most people were recovering from New Year’s hangovers, the members of the leading golf/travel website were guaranteeing that Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson would win majors (they didn’t), the Champions Tour would dissolve (it’s still around, right?), and that golf would figure out a way to stop losing players (nope, sorry, there go two more).
Undeterred, if a bit unhinged, this ragtag bunch of amateur oracles has pulled out its tarot cards, Ouija boards, and soggy tea leaves to try again. Joining The A Position panel is NBC Sports’ Jimmy Roberts, who interviews the world’s best golfers throughout the year.
“Will Tiger Woods win again?,” asks Roberts. “Absolutely. Will he win like he used to? I’d be shocked if he did. I once figured out that in the heart of his career, Jack Nicklaus won about 15% of the time he teed it up. The equivalent number for Tiger was 30%, which means that he doubled the winning percentage of the greatest player ever. No one can sustain that type of excellence.”
No surprise, Woods is the subject of much speculation, as are other players sure to have breakout years or capture their inaugural major championships. The game’s growth-in players, courses, even colors-is also prime territory for forecasting, as is the ability of everyday golfers to improve (what are the chances of that?). And with the Ryder Cup coming to Medinah in 2012 there’s plenty to see in the stars.
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