Fantasy Golf Wildcards

Posted by Alan L. Hammond Feb 3, 2007

Mickelson has the potential, at any time, to reach the upper limits of golf superstardom. Pulling off a spectacular shot, at just the right time, often gives him the spark he needs to score lower and lower and leave the field behind. Watching Lefty over time, though, proves that a missed one-foot put or an errant driver shot when a three-wood would have been more than enough, sends him in the other direction. If a fantasy team needs one erratic member, Phil Mickelson would be the best choice were it not for his price. He is still near the top in most fantasy league in salaries.

John Daly may be a better choice for that erratic spot. The veteran also has the potential for "going-low." As he has gotten older, he's been able to maintain some consistency and this year he has professed a willingness to dedicate himself to the game. In years past, practice was not in his vocabulary. It remains to be seen whether his newfound dedication will pay off, but salary-wise, he is a good choice for a dark-horse spot.

Camillo Villegas and J.B. Holmes were two of last years rookie stars. Holmes won early last year at the FBR Open, but faded as the grind of the PGA tour took it's toll. Villegas has yet to win, but he has been on or near the leaderboard more often. Just watching either of these two will prove their potential. Neither has come close to tapping into their full potential.

Another young as-yet-unproven superstar is Charles Howell, III. He has a PGA tour win, but that was in 2002. Until this season, and it is admittedly still early, he had shown only fleeting moments of greatness. So far, he has three top-fives out of four tournaments. It may be his breakout year.

In the final assessment, the three younger players, hungry to establish themselves, would be good additions to any team.

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