Due to some scheduling conflicts and folks being on vacation, we were not able to record a Free Pick Video this week, so I would like to put a few out here in The Forum..
Chris Kirk (-115) over Billy Horschel
Stats wise, these guys are real close. Horschel is an excellent ball striker and hits a lot of greens in regulation and is very straight off the tee. Kirk hits it further off the tee, also hits it straight, and is a better putter.. but I really like the year, Chris Kirk has had and I like the fact that with a great week, he can really put himself in contention for The Ryder Cup. Another note here, on a Nicklaus course with some similarities to Valhalla, Chris Kirk finished 4th earlier this season at Muirfield Village for The Memorial.. worth mentioning Horschel finished 15th - but I am giving the edge to CK as I believe he is ready for this stage and the timing is right.
Ryan Moore (EV) over Hideki Matsuyama
Now we just referred to recent success at Muirfield Village, where Matsuyama won earlier this season but Moore's record here is no slouch and he did come in 19th this year. More so however, are the overall stats for me in this match up as I believe Ryan Moore hits on a lot of areas that will be important here this week. Also, he too has serious Ryder Cup aspirations and that motivation combined with the year he is having, I think makes him a good play here.
Hunter Mahan (EV) over Lee Westwood
Just over a year ago, Lee Westwood was your 54-hole leader at The British Open and seemingly ever since then, he ain't what he used to was (a funny phrase from many moons ago when I used to work with John Madden). But seriously, his ball striking is off and he's not hitting greens. His putting has always been a weak spot but he was able to make up for it with the rest of his game being so solid. Mahan on the other hand, has had a solid season, nothing spectacular but he has fared very well on the long ball hitters courses and I believe Valhalla will favor that player this week. His stats are better than Westwood's across the board. I think Mahan is a little bit of a sleeper this week that could have a real nice tournament.
I will be on Yahoo! Sports Radio tonight with Ken Thomson to talk about the golf more this evening if you would like to tune in and also on Fox Sports Radio with JT The Brick. My PGA Championship Premium Package and All Access Season Long NFL subscription are up here now. I have gone 11-and-3 in my head to head match ups in both The US Open and British Opens this Summer and had a great year in the NFL last season as well.
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Thank you all for your support and kind words in the forum. Let's get 'em!
Brady Kannon
@lasvegasgolfer
www.LVTeeTimes.com