Bay Hill Club & Lodge Orlando, 7,454 yards, par 72
Defending champion; Francesco Molinari
2018 Champion Rory
Winner’s Share: $1.6 million+
Both in the field along with world No.3 Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler, Bryson DeChambeau, Jason Day, 2017 champ and 2020 Farmers champ Marc Leischman, Phil, who won here in 1997, Patrick Reed, a winner at WGC Mexico 2 weeks ago, 2014-15 Arnie champ Matt Every. Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Adam Scott, who just won at the Genesis Invitational in LA 3 weeks ago, Viktor Hovland who won at Puerto Rico 2 weeks ago, Tony Finau and Justin Rose among others.
TV: Thursday-Friday, 1 PM-5 PM CT, Golf Channel. Saturday, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM CT, Golf, 1:30-5 PM NBC. Sunday, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM CT Golf, 1:30-5 PM NBC.
Weather: Very windy. Thursday, 89 winds 16-26 chance of t storm. Friday, 74, nice, winds 13-17. Saturday, 65, partly sunny, 15-22. Sunday 74, pleasant, 14-18.
Winner
I’ll take the 40 year old from Portrush, Northern Ireland. He just won the Saudi International a month ago and I like the way he’s trending. He’s an Orlando native and knows the course well. Give me,
Graeme McDowell
Sleeper
I like this 24 year old from Mobile, AL. by way of the University of Alabama to make some noise this week and be there at the end. He finished tied for 11th last week at the Honda. A ton of talent.
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DW- You are stepping out there with McDowell. I like Rory to win if he can solve putting issues I like Shelton as well as a long shot and actually have him on my fantasy team this week.
He’s won recently, Bama, and he’s playing well. Took a whirlwind shot I guess. It’s just so unpredictable on tour right now with 50 guys who can win every week. Thanks.
Congrats again on the Vandy basketball win last night ! G Mac is always a good pick and I like Shelton . I have attended both of their schools. I like Rory to win anytime he tees it up. I will go with Sam Saunders , Arnie’s grandson as my sleeper .
Thanks WP!
Best ball strikers rise to the top in this windy forecast at 7400 yards. I have put the hot Korean, Im, as my pick to go back to back. Horses for courses and super long shot with Matt Every, at World Ranking points .56, as my dark horse.
Thanks a lot, SMU.
Like Fleetwood to win.
Love the Shelton pick.
Would love to see Graeme win! Thank you for the preview.
Thanks fellas
David- long weekend here in Tampa. The Florida swing is in full gear. I meant to comment earlier but watching a great final round now. Your write up was most appreciated as I started to follow Bay Hill late Thursday,….
Great road win yesterday for the Auburn Tigers. Looking forward to the SEC Tournament.
Thank you.
Thanks a lot , ‘80. Yes, quite a tourney.