Byron Nelson Tournament Picks
Adam Scott is the highest ranked player in the field, and he’s my pick to win. I followed him for a couple of holes the last time he played here in 2006, and was amazed at the way he controlled his trajectory in the Texas wind. It’s supposed to be windy tomorrow, so he is likely to be high on the leaderboard.
I’ve been admiring Sean O’Hair’s game for a while as well. I last saw him in 2006 playing in the Nelson. On that day, he was hitting the ball quite high and the wind was having its way with it. He’ll need better trajectory control if he’s going to win.
I’d love to pick Trevor Immelman, but since he’s bound to be still on cloud 9 from his win at the Master’s, so he’s not my choice. I’ve admired his game since he beat Tiger at the Western Open in 2006.
My dark horses are Rory Sabbatini (a local), Luke Donald, and Scott Verplank. Scott, last year’s winner, who confessed this morning on XM PGA Tour radio, that his game isn’t great right now. But that’s what he said last year, before he won it.