Nick Watney
Notched his first PGA Tour win here in 2007 and has been solid this season, with a victory at the Buick and eight top 25 finishes in nine starts. Fourth on money list and FedEx Cup standings. On pace to receive his first Presidents Cup berth.
Steve Stricker
Great putter overdue. Has been on leader boards all year, finishing sixth or better four times, but has no wins to show for it. No. 9 Stricker and No. 8 Sean O’Hair are the only players on the money list top 10 without a victory.
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Steve Marino
Penal Pete Dye course does not suit Marino’s go-for-broke style, but Fairfax native, has been in top 20 in last two starts. After 12 top 10s in three seasons, what better place than New Orleans to celebrate his first PGA Tour victory?
David Toms
Won this event in his home state in 2001, at English Turn. Later that year claimed PGA. Former LSU star hasn’t won since 2006, but scoring average (69.53), which ranks No. 4 on tour, and three top 10s in eight starts indicate he’s ready.
Woody Austin
Needing a birdie to tie Andres Romero on 72nd hole here last year, Austin topped his second shot, hitting it 15 yards out of rough, then fired into the water for double bogey. “I was choking. I was puking my guts out,” said Austin.
