Nicely, the silly season of golf is officially more than. And with nothing on schedule until January three (when the Hyundai Tournament of Champions begins in Hawaii) it is time to appear ahead to the players expected to step-up in a large way during the 2011 season. Even PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem admits, I' ve never in my tenure noticed so significantly buzz and interest about rookies and young players creating exciting performances. With so significantly young talent, it is exciting to be a fan from the PGA Tour. And when discussing young talent, it's impossible to even start a conversation about young players and not mention Dustin Johnson.
Last season, the long-hitting Johnson played his way into the final group of the U.S. Open and also the PGA Championship at only 26 years old. And though those events did not finish the way Johnson imagined, it proved he could step up and play nicely in large tournaments. Search for him to be a force to become reckoned with on tour in 2011. Another player to be on the lookout for is Rickie Fowler. The long-haired kid from Southern California is coming off a rookie season by which he notched two runner-up finishes and was named Rookie of the Year. Watch for Fowler to carry that momentum into this season and get that 1st professional victory beneath his belt. Looking more in the direction of 2011 rookies, the most interesting player to watch this season may be Joseph Bramlett.
Although the former Stanford star would like to be recognized much more for his game, at the moment he is garnering headlines for being the only player on tour, besides Tiger Woods, to be of black descent. Regardless, Bramlett had a superb amateur career, and expect to see him acquire fans by playing well during the 2011 season. Along with Bramlett, another rookie to maintain an eye all through the year is Brendan Steele. In the final 3 events on the Nationwide Tour in 2010, Steele secured two top fives such as a stunning victory at the Nationwide Tour Championship. By finishing in sixth place in Q-School, Steele earned his card hard way. Be on the lookout for him to make the very best of his opportunity about the huge stage.
With Tiger Woods only four key victories from tying Jack Nicklaus record of 18, his route to golf supremacy is being challenged like never before. Be on watch for some of the young talent to stand toe to toe with Tiger, because the days of players crumbling in his presence are gone.
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