CIMB Classic Picks 2013

CIMB picks are based on recent performance and historical performance at the event. Picks can be verified by checking out the statistics page on the web site. Others to consider are based on other various factors, stats, trends, etc.

Bo Van Pelt – Van Pelt finished 2nd last year and won the year before. Van Pelt is also on a trend, coming off an 18th place finish in Perth, Australia.

Keegan Bradley – Bradley has 3 consecutive top 16 finishes coming into this overseas event.

Ernie Els – Els finished 5th at this tournament in 2010, he’s also on a trend and his game travels well, he’s won all over the world.

Ryan Moore – Moore also finished 5th at this tourney in 2010 (last time he played it) and he’s on a trend, he finished 9th at the Shriners’ last week in Las Vegas.

Nick Watney – Watney is the defending champion and he has posted 2 top 10s in his last 5 events played.

Chris Kirk – Kirk finished 4th at this event last year and 13th the year prior, indicating a good trend for the venue. However, his most recent 3 events played are 25th place average finishes.

Phil Mickelson – Mickelson is the highest ranked player in the field and he’s on a trend coming into the event. His last event played was the Tour Championship a few weeks ago.

Brendon de Jonge – de Jonge missed the cut last week following back to back 18th place finishes, which could be a good thing in getting over to Asia a bit early. He also finished 4th last year at this event.

Sergio Garcia – Garcia is on a trend and has 2 top 10 finishes in his last 3 events played.

Seuk‐Hyun Baek – Hyun has 3 straight top 10 finishes coming into this event.

Others to consider, in no particular order:

Bubba Watson, , Jimmy Walker, Billy Horschel, Roberto Castro, Scott Hend, Jason Kokrak, Bill Haas, Rickie Fowler, Gaganjeet Bhullar.