Who to choose for golf pool?

Question

Do you think that I should go with Brett Wetterich or Luke Donald? Wetterich seems to play quite a bit more and the $$ is about the same.

Answer 1

I'd take Luke, seems to play more often and more consistently. Either way, have fun!

Answer 2

Either has benefits depending on your pool. How many owners? How many rounds? Are majors included or separate? Are trades allowed? What do you value - on-course stats, finish, ability to go low? Every league is VERY different. If you're more specific, I'd respond appropriately.

Nevertheless, until 2007, Donald's upside was much greater than Wetterich's but the Briton had a down year. Still, Donald made 15 cuts (of 20 events for a 75.00 cuts made %) vs. Wetterich, who made 16 of 28 cuts (57.14%). I still argue that Donald's ceiling is greater but he had a subpar season after May 1 when he didn't record a Top 10 on the PGA Tour. He's easily in that "next tier" of up-and-comers like Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia, K.J. Choi and Rory Sabbatini. But his inability to kill it off the tee hurts him on the longer courses. Think of him as a current-day Corey Pavin. If Donald plays courses that suit his lack of length off the tee, he'll have success because he's a modern day grinder. Don't let the boyish smile fool you! Think Scott Verplank. And don't forget that 2008 is a Ryder Cup year. Donald has played in the last two and should qualify but I wouldn't be surprised if he plays a little less (maybe 1 or 2 events) in the U.S. just in case he needs points in Europe to make the squad.

Meanwhile, the only thing affecting Wetterich's climb is Wetterich. At 34, he's in his prime but he's incredibly inconsistent. He bombs it off the tee and is way above average with his approach shots. If he can find solace in a flat blade, he could threaten the Top 20 in the world. He has a ton of natural ability. Think Woody Austin on steroids (not literally, of course).

Bottom line, I like Donald as a borderline 3rd/4th rounder (in leagues with 10 owners). He won't disappoint you in the 4th round but he could very easily cost you in the 3rd, which is where he'll probably go. Meanwhile, you won't be unhappy with Wetterich in the 4th but he's still off most radars and could probably fall to the 5th in most leagues. Personally, I like both guys and feel that Wetterich is extremely underrated despite his Ryder Cup appearance in 2006 and current world ranking (#32). Other guys that fall into this dynamic are Pat Perez, John Rollins and Heath Slocum.

Americans tend to focus too much on Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk and David Toms to see the forest from the redwoods.

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Answer 3

Luke....Llllluuukeee...search your feelings...lol