Predictions for 2005

Thursday begins the 2005 PGA Tour Season and I am personally very excited to watch the Mercedes Championships in prime time. (Hopefully, it will be better than the Orange Bowl).

I think this year Ernie Els will be making his statement on the PGA Tour this year. I expect him to win 2 majors this year. (Masters and US Open)

I believe Tiger will continue to be in his "so-called" slump and will not break through until after the US Open. But, once he breaks the slump, I expect him to win 3 or 4 times.

Phil will slowly fade away as he decides that he wants to be more of a family man than a golfer. I can see him becoming the next Freddy Couples, the king of the "extra season" events.

The US will get spanked in the President's Cup

Vijay will win 3 events and no majors.

Ian Poulter will wear Pink Pants again at the Masters and Union Jack Pants at the British Open

Sergio will continue his slide and become an unknown like his old girlfriend Martina Hingis.

The long shots of 2005:
Monty wins a PGA tournament
Justin Rose wins the Open Championship
Jack makes the cut at the Open Championship
The USGA and R&A make a ruling that limits the distance that pros are able to drive the ball.

The tap ins of 2005:
Titleist will still be the Number 1 Ball in Golf and on Tour
Callaway will continue to make metal woods which aren't worth the metal they are comprised of
The Europeans will continue to push the fashion of golf
Augusta National still won't have a woman member
The Golf Blog will still continue to bring you a different perspective on many issues golf.

Hope 2005 brings you many fairways, birdies, and fun!!