Lord Byron The difference between this year and years past is that the Dallas Mavericks typically aren't in the NBA Finals and the Texas Rangers aren't typically good and they're at home.
Not that everyone won't pay attention, it's just that the media play has been minimal. Plus, you'll have 40K going to the Ballpark Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There's just too much going on.
I'll pay attention though. Even if the field totally sucks (damned Colonial).
The contenders (since David Toms is not playing):
Matt Kuchar
Again, the highest-ranked player in the tournament at No. 10. Did nothing at the Colonial.
Dustin Johnson
An exciting up-and-coming "kid" on the tour. Has two top-3 finishes this year and in a light field, he could make noise.
Jordan Spieth
As an amateur, will not win this tournament. However, it was just a short year ago when the 17-year-old Jesuit kid captured the hearts and minds of Dallasites after finishing 16th.
Charlie Wi
David Toms finished second at the Players and won the Colonial the next week. Wi finished second at the Colonial last week ...
K.J. Choi
Coming off a win at the Players and throwing out the first pitch at the Ranger's game.
Scott Verplank
Jason Day
Rory Sabbatini
The last three champions at the Byron Nelson.
Anthony Kim
Plowing through an awful year. Maybe some home cooking will do the trick.
