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Breeze · 12-12-2017, 09:31 AM

Augusta National – Player Overview

Joe Smith - $97,500 (MC, T3, MC, MC)
DL – Good
DA – Very Good
LI – Very Good
SI – Very Good
SG – Mediocre
SP – Poor
PA – Very Good
PS – Very Good

Joe was in contention on week 2, but otherwise he’s been pretty poor so far this season. In fact, with 3 missed cuts in 4 events it’s doubtful his confidence is where it needs to be to compete at Augusta. His skills are pretty good, but the sand and short game deficiencies could really bite him here. Moreover, his intangibles have been mostly poor as well, with bad decisions and poor scrambling ability costing him shots.
Outlook: Should make the cut

Mike Schaplowsky - $356,333 (17, T9, 1, DNP)
DL – Mediocre
DA – Very Good
LI – Very Good
SI – Average
SG – Average
SP – Average
PA – Average
PS – Average

Mike has made the cut in all three of the tournaments he’s participated in, including a win at his most recent tournament. His skills give him the ability to be competitive each and every week but August may put a strain on some of his skills, as average shots aren’t always enough to get up and down here. However, his scrambling ability has been good this season and you know his confidence is high coming off a win.
Outlook: Makes the cut with a chance to get into the top 5

Rob Nielsen - $23,000 (T17, MC, MC, 15)
DL – Inadequate
DA – Great
LI – Great
SI – Excellent
SG – Excellent
SP – Terrible
PA – Average
PS – Terrible

Rob has struggled so far this season and it’s clearly not because of his ball striking as he is one of the best on tour with an iron in his hand, especially if he can’t get into short iron range. He’s also good at getting up and down with the wedge, which will come in handy this week where the wedge game is so important. However, his terrible sand play and inability to judge speed on putts could be crippling here as a ball can really get away from you on these lightning fast greens.
Outlook: Struggle to make the cut.

Saku Koekela - $232,083 (10, T9, T9, 2)
DL – Inadequate
DA – Excellent
LI – Very Good
SI – Inadequate
SG – Inadequate
SP – Terrible
PA – Very Good
PS – Very Good

Saku has been one of the most consistent players on tour so far this season. He’s had all top 10 finishes and he’s considered one of the favorites for this tournament. His poor sand play might be a problem before this tournament is over, and his short game lacks the sharpness to be extremely successful here, but his intangibles are generally considered very good and that focus, consistency and clutch play combined with smart decisions on how to attack the holes might become key.
Outlook: In contention

Will Brown - $49,000 (16, 12, MC, 19)
DL – Good
DA – Excellent
LI – Inadequate
SI – Mediocre
SG – Good
SP – Poor
PA – Great
PS – Mediocre

Will has made 3 of 4 cuts, but has never really been in contention. And again the lack of sand play and understanding of the speed on the greens is likely to be the biggest detriment to his score. With his good length and excellent control off the tee he will have opportunities to take advantage of par 5s, but it may not be enough. His focus and consistency are well regarded on tour and may help him this week.
Outlook: Just makes the cut.

David Ginsberg - $102,000 (20, T3, MC, MC)
DL – Terrible
DA – Mediocre
LI – Mediocre
SI – Mediocre
SG – Terrible
SP – Terrible
PA – Excellent
PS – Excellent

Ginsberg has missed the cut in his last two events, that’s going to weigh on his confidence in this one. This player, who is respected for his attributes, has found ways to get into contention already this season by staying consistent and focused and making the clutch shots when he has the opportunity, and his putting is arguably the best on tour. This style can be successful on many courses during the season, however, David’s ball striking is well below average and while Augusta puts an emphasis on the putting skills, the player has to get into a position for the putts to matter and I’m not sure Ginsberg’s game is up to that test.
Outlook: Misses the cut.

Brian “the putting butcher” Babson - $212,500 (MC, 2, T12, DNP)
DL – Masterful
DA – Poor
LI – Masterful
SI – Great
SG – Poor
SP – Poor
PA – Poor
PS – Poor

Brian isn’t known as the putting butcher for nothing. He can 3 putt a 3 footer and that, combined with a poor sand and short game is going to hamper him badly. He's also an adventure off the tee, where he blasts it as far as anyone on tour but it’s not always in the right direction. He’s an extraordinary scrambler and when a clutch shot comes up he typically makes them, but he’ll need some good fortune to be a factor here.
Outlook: A non-factor who most likely misses the cut.

Deacon Palmer - $127,500 (6, MC, MC, 10)
DL – Mediocre
DA – Good
LI – Mediocre
SI – Mediocre
SG – Average
SP – Mediocre
PA – Very Good
PS – Mediocre

Making the cut and the top 10 last week will help him coming into this week. While he’s very non-descript in ability, if he has a good week in training Palmer could surprise some people. If he’s sharp many of his skills might be considered average and that might be all that is needed to get him over the hump.
Outlook: Makes the cut, but doesn't reach the top 10

Ches O’Peake - $249,416 (3, MC, T15, 2)
DL – Average
DA – Average
LI – Poor
SI – Good
SG – Great
SP – Poor
PA – Excellent
PS – Great

Two top 3 finishes for Ches, and a skill set that is pretty good. He’s another one with poor sand play so it will be incumbent on him to stay out of the white stuff. Moreover, he needs to be careful with the long iron approaches making sure to allow some room for error whenever possible, but his putting and driving might be able to carry the day.
Outlook: In contention

Frank Justyce - $118,500 (MC, T17, T6, 6)
DL – Mediocre
DA – Very Good
LI – Mediocre
SI – Great
SG – Very Good
SP – Inadequte
PA – Good
PS – Good

Back to back sixth place finishes will really bolster Justyce’s confidence. His lack of length off the tee and with the long irons may make the par 5s a bit more difficult, but the rest of his skills should hold up well on the other holes. His outcome could easily be dependent on his attributes, are his focus, course management and scrambling ability up the test?
Outlook: Makes the cut and maybe top 10

12-12-2017, 09:31 AM	#474
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	Augusta National – Player Overview Joe Smith - $97,500 (MC, T3, MC, MC) DL – Good DA – Very Good LI – Very Good SI – Very Good SG – Mediocre SP – Poor PA – Very Good PS – Very Good Joe was in contention on week 2, but otherwise he’s been pretty poor so far this season. In fact, with 3 missed cuts in 4 events it’s doubtful his confidence is where it needs to be to compete at Augusta. His skills are pretty good, but the sand and short game deficiencies could really bite him here. Moreover, his intangibles have been mostly poor as well, with bad decisions and poor scrambling ability costing him shots. *Outlook: Should make the cut* Mike Schaplowsky - $356,333 (17, T9, 1, DNP) DL – Mediocre DA – Very Good LI – Very Good SI – Average SG – Average SP – Average PA – Average PS – Average Mike has made the cut in all three of the tournaments he’s participated in, including a win at his most recent tournament. His skills give him the ability to be competitive each and every week but August may put a strain on some of his skills, as average shots aren’t always enough to get up and down here. However, his scrambling ability has been good this season and you know his confidence is high coming off a win. *Outlook: Makes the cut with a chance to get into the top 5* Rob Nielsen - $23,000 (T17, MC, MC, 15) DL – Inadequate DA – Great LI – Great SI – Excellent SG – Excellent SP – Terrible PA – Average PS – Terrible Rob has struggled so far this season and it’s clearly not because of his ball striking as he is one of the best on tour with an iron in his hand, especially if he can’t get into short iron range. He’s also good at getting up and down with the wedge, which will come in handy this week where the wedge game is so important. However, his terrible sand play and inability to judge speed on putts could be crippling here as a ball can really get away from you on these lightning fast greens. *Outlook: Struggle to make the cut.* Saku Koekela - $232,083 (10, T9, T9, 2) DL – Inadequate DA – Excellent LI – Very Good SI – Inadequate SG – Inadequate SP – Terrible PA – Very Good PS – Very Good Saku has been one of the most consistent players on tour so far this season. He’s had all top 10 finishes and he’s considered one of the favorites for this tournament. His poor sand play might be a problem before this tournament is over, and his short game lacks the sharpness to be extremely successful here, but his intangibles are generally considered very good and that focus, consistency and clutch play combined with smart decisions on how to attack the holes might become key. *Outlook: In contention* Will Brown - $49,000 (16, 12, MC, 19) DL – Good DA – Excellent LI – Inadequate SI – Mediocre SG – Good SP – Poor PA – Great PS – Mediocre Will has made 3 of 4 cuts, but has never really been in contention. And again the lack of sand play and understanding of the speed on the greens is likely to be the biggest detriment to his score. With his good length and excellent control off the tee he will have opportunities to take advantage of par 5s, but it may not be enough. His focus and consistency are well regarded on tour and may help him this week. *Outlook: Just makes the cut.* David Ginsberg - $102,000 (20, T3, MC, MC) DL – Terrible DA – Mediocre LI – Mediocre SI – Mediocre SG – Terrible SP – Terrible PA – Excellent PS – Excellent Ginsberg has missed the cut in his last two events, that’s going to weigh on his confidence in this one. This player, who is respected for his attributes, has found ways to get into contention already this season by staying consistent and focused and making the clutch shots when he has the opportunity, and his putting is arguably the best on tour. This style can be successful on many courses during the season, however, David’s ball striking is well below average and while Augusta puts an emphasis on the putting skills, the player has to get into a position for the putts to matter and I’m not sure Ginsberg’s game is up to that test. *Outlook: Misses the cut.* Brian “the putting butcher” Babson - $212,500 (MC, 2, T12, DNP) DL – Masterful DA – Poor LI – Masterful SI – Great SG – Poor SP – Poor PA – Poor PS – Poor Brian isn’t known as the putting butcher for nothing. He can 3 putt a 3 footer and that, combined with a poor sand and short game is going to hamper him badly. He's also an adventure off the tee, where he blasts it as far as anyone on tour but it’s not always in the right direction. He’s an extraordinary scrambler and when a clutch shot comes up he typically makes them, but he’ll need some good fortune to be a factor here. *Outlook: A non-factor who most likely misses the cut.* Deacon Palmer - $127,500 (6, MC, MC, 10) DL – Mediocre DA – Good LI – Mediocre SI – Mediocre SG – Average SP – Mediocre PA – Very Good PS – Mediocre Making the cut and the top 10 last week will help him coming into this week. While he’s very non-descript in ability, if he has a good week in training Palmer could surprise some people. If he’s sharp many of his skills might be considered average and that might be all that is needed to get him over the hump. *Outlook: Makes the cut, but doesn't reach the top 10* Ches O’Peake - $249,416 (3, MC, T15, 2) DL – Average DA – Average LI – Poor SI – Good SG – Great SP – Poor PA – Excellent PS – Great Two top 3 finishes for Ches, and a skill set that is pretty good. He’s another one with poor sand play so it will be incumbent on him to stay out of the white stuff. Moreover, he needs to be careful with the long iron approaches making sure to allow some room for error whenever possible, but his putting and driving might be able to carry the day. *Outlook: In contention* Frank Justyce - $118,500 (MC, T17, T6, 6) DL – Mediocre DA – Very Good LI – Mediocre SI – Great SG – Very Good SP – Inadequte PA – Good PS – Good Back to back sixth place finishes will really bolster Justyce’s confidence. His lack of length off the tee and with the long irons may make the par 5s a bit more difficult, but the rest of his skills should hold up well on the other holes. His outcome could easily be dependent on his attributes, are his focus, course management and scrambling ability up the test? *Outlook: Makes the cut and maybe top 10* Last edited by Breeze : 12-12-2017 at 09:33 AM.