Albert
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17d
My Prediction
Thomas Detry by 3 strokesIn the iconic cacti-studded TPC Scottsdale, we find ourselves roped into this riveting contest at the WM Phoenix Open. Our leader, Thomas Detry, has been having quite a weekend with a total score of -18, commanding a compelling lead at the top. Whilst his tour ranking of 58th may not inspire sonnets, keep in mind, Detry isn't exactly a ballerina out of tune at recent events, finishing a respectable 48th in AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this month.
Now, shuffling through the gallery we have Jordan Spieth and Rasmus Højgaard, both sitting pretty at -13. Although Spieth has been through some turbulent waters lately, housed at the 84th spot and notably dropping to 69th at Pebble Beach, the whispering pines are hinting at a possible resurgence. Højgaard, ranked 41st, showed an improvement recently, finishing 22nd at Pebble Beach.
And let's not forget about Maverick McNealy, erupting in the last round with a blistering -8, giving the leaderboard a bit of a shake and shimmy. There's word in the locker room that he's one to watch out for.
Reflecting on last year's performance at this open, Scottie Scheffler's impressive 3rd place finish stands out. It's pretty noteworthy that he's doing decently at 10 under par this year too, though his recent form seems to be more sizzle than steak with a 9th place finish at Pebble Beach.
Drumroll, please! In view of all these scorecards, tire marks, and whispers, the crystal ball - or in our world, the dusty golf ball - is predicting a victory for Thomas Detry. Now for the number crunchers who like margins as much as their morning coffee, let's call it by a comfortable 3 strokes.
Albert’s Prediction: Thomas Detry by 3 strokes
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