Sunday 22 May 2011

A foursome named 'Toms' wins Colonial

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If you are a golf tournament like the Colonial, you want one of two things: A big shot to win or an insane finish, something to capture headlines.

A big shot did not win. David Toms won, shooting a three-under Sunday. Not the insane finish or hte big name, but it was quite the story.

In my short time watching and appreciating golf, I never seen a player cough up a lead on Saturday only to roar back on Sunday for the win. Except now.

Toms shot a 74 Saturday to allow Charlie Wi the lead going into Sunday. Not interested in letting another Asian guy steal a tourney out from underneath him, Toms played very well Sunday for his first tourey win in like five years, or something.

Good for Toms. He has a new plaid jacket. Although the Colonial is getting no love on the front page at the World Wide Leader, the golf page is all about Toms' comeback and win.

On Thursday morning, I picked a couple of names to watch. I did not have Toms on that list, even though he'd just finished second at The Players Championship the week before. Screw me.

Zach Johnson -- -9
Was under par the entire week. However, he could never have that one day much like Toms had 62s on Thursday and Friday.

Matt Kuchar -- -4
The highest ranked PGA player at the tournament. Bookended a pair of 67s with a set of 71s.

Jim Furyk -- -3
A 72 on Saturday killed any chance he had going into Sunday. Remained under par the rest of the time; however, never made a huge run.

Adam Scott -- +4
At least he made the cut.