The 2008 US Open at kicks off later this week at
Torrey Pines. I really enjoyed watching the big hitting
Angel Cabrera taking out the
US Open last year. I hope this years Open is half as exciting. This year there are nine Australian starters, down from twelve from last year.
Leading the charge is the number one Australian golfer and number three in the world
Adam Scott. Adam has been in pretty good form this year notching up two wins. The Qatar Masters at the beginning of the year and the
Bryon Nelson Championship in April. Could this be the year Adam Scott finally lives up to his potential.
Then there is of course the 2006 US Open and world number five
Geoff Ogilvy. Geoff's been going along ok this season, currently sitting 7th in the FedExCup race. He's also won on tour this year taking out
CA Championship where of course he broke Tiger's run.
Robert Allenby is in good form, coming off a
play off last week. Robert Allenby has been consistent as usual this season, currently tied for second in top ten finishes. He also leads the tour in greens in regulation and is always near the top in total driving. I'm surprised Robert hasn't performed much better in the majors. Perhaps he'll continue his good form and have a good week with the putter.
Finally it's nice to see
Jarrod Lyle get an exemption. I assume it's because of his good performances on the Nationwide Tour this year.
3. Adam Scott
5. Geoff Ogilvy
18. Aaron Baddeley
30. Robert Allenby
31. Stuart Appleby
48. Rod Pampling
117. Mathew Goggin
165. Craig Parry
281. Jarrod Lyle