Three quick recaps while I finish a set of course reviews:
First Monty picked Padraig Harrington, Edoardo Molinari, and Luke Donald. Some people are criticizing these picks sharply (Bleacher Report), but if there is one mistake Bleacher Report repeats over and over, it’s that they base their picks too much at what they see on paper. The favorites are always projected to win.
Harrington is rounding into form and is an excellent match play golfer. Justin Rose is not as strong in match play and is fading a little. Sure, he’s had a better year than Harrington, but in such a tough pick – ;eavin off a gifted player – Harrington has both the intangibles and the mental toughness in match play.
Karl MacGinty has this good write-up of why Monty’s picks are strong. As soon as Brian Keogh finishes his piece, I’ll post that link as well.
I’m calling right now: The U.S. wins.
Second, Peter Uihlein – Son of Titleist – won the U.S. Amateur at Chambers Bay yesterday. Pete Kowalski of the USGA has this report:
Peter Uihlein of Orlando, Fla., celebrated his 21st birthday by defeating David Chung of Fayetteville, N.C., 4 and 2, Sunday in the final match of the 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship at 7,742-yard, par-71 Chambers Bay.
“It’s definitely the best birthday present I’ve ever had in my life,” Uihlein said. “It’s pretty sweet. To add my name to that list on the trophy is pretty special.”
