Deutsche Bank Championship Preview: Can Tiger Woods Capture His First Win?

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Published: September 1, 2010

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For a points system widely perceived as flawed, confusing, and virtually unnecessary, the Fed-Ex Cup's first playoff event, the Barclay's, generated suspense, drama, and ultimately a worthy victor in Matt Kuchar, finally silencing the naysayers.

Despite Kuchar's radiant playoff victory over a disintegrated Martin Laird, there lurked players just one, two, and three shots behind a swarm of dogged competitors who will undoubtedly be out for blood when the Deutsche Bank Championship gets underway Thursday September 2nd at the TPC Boston Golf Course. 

 

The Course: TPC Boston

The 7,304-yard New England track boasts gorgeous panoramic views, but TPC's beauty is deceptive. The majority of holes demand pinpoint accuracy from tee to green. Players' whose shots go awry are brutally punished by treacherous wetland areas, fescue, and enormous trees that devour golf balls for kicks. Players will also have to putt through a maze of both massive and miniature blindingly fast putting greens.

Currently, the Boston area is expecting some light rain, which will undoubtedly favor longer hitters. But while the precipitation is not expected to be constant, what remains a perennial presence at TPC Boston are the swirling winds that could reach up to 20 MPH. 

 

Who To Watch: Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker, Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson

With the win at the Barclay's, Matt Kuchar officially seized control over the Fed-Ex Cup Points. Kuchar's win solidified his potential as a candidate for PGA Tour Player of the Year, considering his stats and finishes are unrivaled. His Top 30 finishes in all four Majors remains an exceptional feat, and he also leads the money list, scoring average, and come to think of it, in all-around ranking, too.

But Kuchar is not the only player heading into the Deutsche Bank with a hot hand.

Steve Stricker, the defending champion of this t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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