Happy New Golf Year! (Part 3)

Hello. The men are ready to tee it up in Kapalua. I wish I was there with them, as I still remember how nice it was during our honeymoon.
The following questions about the top players will be answered in 2007:

1. Is Tiger on the verge of breaking Byron Nelson's record and winning the Grand Slam? Possibly, which I never would've answered pre-Tiger. He's so much better than anyone else. If you don't believe that, I dare you to pick anyone who you think could handle him over 18 holes, let alone 72. I didn't think so. And if you think a child with bother him, remember how many Jack Nicklaus had.
2. Is Jim Furyk going to stay at #2? I believe so. He's dedicated and focused. If he could add 20 yards to his drives, he would be able to give Tiger a run.
3. Will Phil bounce back? I don't think so. He'll probably win an event or two, and may contend in the Masters, where his record is exceptional. However, he probably will never shake the 2006 US Open failure. Others like Arnold PAlmer and Sam Snead didn't either, so it's not meant to be critical. The irony is if Phil had the mindset he had a few years ago he would be able to shake it off. Then again, he wouldn't have won the majors.
4. Will Adam Scott or Sergio Garcia be able to rise to the top? No, unless they both improve their putting. It's the only thing keeping them from advancing. Ten years ago Tiger made himself a better putter. Scott and Garcia have to do likewise.
5. Will the 40+ crowd (Love, Couples, Singh, etc) be factors? Not in majors unfortunately. Singh in particular will be like Mickelson. The others will have to be content with winning an occasional tournament a la Tim Herron, Jeff Maggert and Corey Pavin.
6. Will the Euros break through individually? They seem like they're on the verge. I thought David Howell was right there. Now Paul Casey seems most likely. Here's hoping Monty contends again. Or Darren Clarke. What stories those would be!
7. How about the South Africans? Right now I'd pick Tim Clark as the best, which is amazing since Els and Goosen were so high. I don't see things changing for this group. Only very good, not great.
8. How about the Aussies? Geoff Ogilvy will have a tough time adjusting to life after a major win, a la Mike Weir. The others will win, but not big.
9. Finally, how about the Canadians? Unfortuantely the best days of Stephen Ames and Weir seem to be behind them. Hopefully the young guns can come on.
10. Will it be an exciting year? I hope so!

Regards,

Steve