The PGA TOUR pros return to the United States this week after a tour of Asia when The McGladrey Classic is contested in Saint Simons Island, Ga. <\/p>\n
2013 McGladrey Classic<\/strong> Defending Champion<\/strong>: Tommy Gainey ($720,000)<\/p>\n Not only are FedEx Cup points on the line this week but so too are invites to Hyundai Tournament of Champions, the Masters Tournament, THE PLAYERS Championship and the PGA Championship.<\/p>\n The Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort is expected to become a battle of the putters this week – the track is short at 7,005 yards and is the easiest Par-70 course that the Pros played last year. Driving and greens in regulation shouldn`t be a problem this week – putts will be the key.<\/p>\n So who should we keep an eye on with that in mind – let`s take a look.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Webb SIMPSON<\/strong> 10\/1<\/p>\n The last time we saw Webb he won the Shriners three weeks ago and this week he gets a course that he absolutely loves \u2013 a T12 at Seaside in 2010 to go along with a loss in a playoff to Ben Crane in 2011. In his eight rounds here he averaged 67 – pretty impressive! He is one of the few elite that will tee it up this week and the obvious favorite.<\/p>\n Matt KUCHAR<\/strong> 12\/1<\/p>\n Hasn\u2019t played since the President\u2019s Cup where he was 3-2-0. Kuch is a Sea Island resident that has a pair of top 25s in his two starts at the Seaside Course with no top 20s. He is a good putter which will come in handy this week \u2013 rust is the only factor that may slow him down.<\/p>\n Zach JOHNSON <\/strong>12\/1<\/p>\n Another Sea Island guy had a T12 here in 2010 for his best finish in three starts (2 missed cuts were the other two). He has been hot of late \u2013 seven top 10s (1 win) in his last nine starts but course history here is a tad sketchy.<\/p>\n Charles HOWELL III<\/strong> 25\/1<\/p>\n Has looked good to kick off 2013-2014 \u2013 three starts and three cuts made including a T5 at the Shriners and a T7 at the CIMB Classic. He has played well here too \u2013 three starts and three cuts made with two top 10s. He has the game to contend here for sure \u2013 Howell is an intriguing 25\/1. Yet another Sea Island resident had a T7 at the CIMB last time out and rested after that. He finished T15 here last year and has the solid all-around game to contend here in a watered-down field.<\/p>\n Luke GUTHRIE<\/strong> 28\/1<\/p>\n Has looked very good in this young season \u2013 a T5 at the Shriners and a solo fourth at the BMW Masters \u2013 he was atop the leaderboard in both those tourneys at one point. He\u2019s been quietly consistent and is a name to watch this week.<\/p>\n Brendon DE JONGE<\/strong> 28\/1<\/p>\n One of the bigger names this week hasn\u2019t been playing all that well so far this year – he\u2019s failed to break 70 in six rounds this year. He does have an OK history here though \u2013 a T15 in 2010 and a share of fourth place last year but his present form scares me off this week.<\/p>\n Boo WEEKLEY<\/strong> 33\/1<\/p>\n Looked good in the tour of Asia and has an OK history here \u2013 a missed cut in 2010, a T44 in \u201911 and a T27 in \u201912. He is coming off a T11 at the HSBC and in a less than stellar field could emerge.<\/p>\n David TOMS<\/strong> 40\/1<\/p>\n Finished second here last year and tied for third in 2010 (with a head-scratching missed cut in 2011) but his course history here is like none other. He hits fairways, he plays Par 4s extremely well and his proximity stats are terrific \u2013 a perfect combination on this track. He closed out his 2013 season with three straight top 20s and had a T36 to start this season. At 40\/1 Toms offers decent value.<\/p>\n Jeff OVERTON<\/strong> 40\/1<\/p>\n Has been very good to start the season – T16s at the Frys.com and the CIMB surrounding a T9 at the Shriners. He has shot par or better in all eight rounds on this track including a T6 in 2011. In a less-than-stellar field Overton is one to watch based on his good start to the season.<\/p>\n (50\/1 or higher)<\/p>\n Chris Kirk<\/strong> 50\/1<\/p>\n Local kid has been decent this young season – a T36 to start the year at TPC Summerlin, and then a T25 at the CIMB Classic. His best finish here in three starts is a T15 but his numbers suggest that he should do better this week – third in Par 4 Birdie or Better Percentage, second in Par 4 Performance and 12th and fifth respectively in the Par 3 numbers. He won\u2019t have to contend with any insane Par 5s this week and will be able to let his short game and putter be the stars.<\/p>\n Sean O’HAIR<\/strong> 75\/1<\/p>\n Interesting 75-1 shot finished T15 at the Shriners and has two top 20 finishes here in two starts. He looks like a different man heading into the 2013-2014 season and could surprise this week.<\/p>\n The pick this week is Matt Kuchar at 12\/1<\/strong>. Local guy and one of the most consistent player on TOUR will be looking to kick his 2013-2014 season off right \u2013 and does this week!<\/p>\n
\n Location: Sea Island, Georgia, United States<\/strong>
\n Course: Sea Island – Seaside Course<\/strong>
\n Date: Nov 7-10, 2013<\/strong>
\n Total Purse: US $ 5,500,000<\/strong>
\n Winner’s Share: US $ 990,000 (18% of total purse)<\/strong>
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\nHarris ENGLISH<\/strong> 25\/1<\/p>\nThe Sleepers<\/h3>\n
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