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Each week, Five To Watch breaks down the most significant players and storylines for the upcoming weekend's tournament. We're not saying these guys will win, or that you should pick them for your fantasy team; we're just saying you ought to keep an eye on them. You never know what might happen. Today, we're at the end of the golf season! Really! Well, except for the tournaments that follow and ... you know what? Let's just move on.

Zach Johnson: The most anonymous of the heavy hitters of the 2009 season, Johnson is always a guy to watch. He's the kind of player who could run away with this tournament and finish the year with a flourish. But then again, he's not playing for his career, so that could have an impact on how seriously he takes this tourney in relation to the rest of the field.

Davis Love III: DL3 has some fond memories of this tournament -- he won last year, and that marked his 20th win on Tour. The significance of that? He now has a lifetime exemption. Only Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh have won more among active players. 

Justin Leonard: He may be slowing down a touch, but he's always dangerous in these late-season events, and is riding a solid recent history. He may or may not be a marquee player at this point, but with most of the marquee guys at home, he's as good a bet as anyone.

Rickie Fowler: Fowlermania is rolling right along, and if Rickie is able to make some noise here -- leapfrogging Q School and moving straight onto the Tour next year -- it'll reach fever-pitch levels. We'll see how Rickie responds to pressure this weekend.

David Duval, Ricky Barnes, et al.: No disrespect to the gentlemen named above, but the real interest will be on how the bubble boys -- those hanging around No. 125 on the money list -- perform in this tournament. Play well, and 2010 is in the cards; play poorly, and things get much trickier.

All right, your turn. What's your take on the final event of the PGA season? Go!

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  1. Portland
    1. Posted by Portland Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:30 pm EST

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    Phil will become number 1 in the world in 2010. That is a fact, not a wish or I hope he becomes #1 he will be #1 And just to piss off some of you tiger fans Phil will win 3 majors in 2010.
  2. GC
    2. Posted by GC Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:50 pm EST

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    And when he does not, will you be back to say you were wrong?
  3. Kevin B
    3. Posted by Kevin B Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:51 pm EST

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    I'm sure Phil will blame somebody for something like the US Open for growing the rough too high and hurting his wrists. I'm a Duval, Couples, and DLIII fan but I love the way Tiger plays and dominates. He doesn't blame anyone but himself when he loses. Phil will not be # 1 unless Tiger quits.
  4. john
    4. Posted by john Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:08 pm EST

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    come on duval put 4 good days together .
  5. GC
    5. Posted by GC Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:57 pm EST

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    Amen to that john
  6. ReyV
    6. Posted by ReyV Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:13 pm EST

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    Post #3 you are so right. Tiger never blames anyone. NOT IN MY SWING, does that sound familiar? Every bad shot is someones fault. His douchebag caddy has been launching cameras since he has been on the bag. Watched all 4 rounds of the last tournament in China , he was yelling into the gallery on multiple occasions.
    David Duval is such an incredible person , who found his happiness with a family. I pull for D.D. as much as any athlete and I hope he can secure his card. He doesn't feel entitled like Eldrick. See you in 2010 Lefty.
  7. Jim
    7. Posted by Jim Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:10 pm EST

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    I am starting to think that David Duval either not good enough or not motivated enough to play on the P.G.A. Tour.
  8. qwestisthebest
    8. Posted by qwestisthebest Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:26 pm EST

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    Those names you mentioned will never come close.
  9. GC
    9. Posted by GC Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:24 pm EST

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    Dang ReyV guess I watched a different China tournament. I saw Tiger yell "Ah come on" one time but didn't see him or Steve yelling at most holes. Maybe my TV during the four rounds didn't show it.
  10. Ron H
    10. Posted by Ron H Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:17 pm EST

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    Rickie Fowler is the new man to watch. His stats are very impressive. When he sprays the ball,
    he can still post a good score. Does that remind you of anyone? He hit 12 greens today, but still
    shot 6 under. How do you do that....Rickie, you got some 'plaining to do.
  11. ReyV
    11. Posted by ReyV Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:40 pm EST

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    post #9 Did you just choose to ignore the F bomb he dropped or, the 4 Jesus Christ blasts. I blew off the "come on". He even pulled out the 'NOT IN MY SWING'.
  12. GC
    12. Posted by GC Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:05 pm EST

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    He says those words all the time not just in China, and 99 out of 100 times at himself.
    Tiger haters will be Tiger haters looking for something to bash him for. And will embellish.
    Was just saying before.
  13. Douglas C
    13. Posted by Douglas C Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:23 pm EST

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    Post #3, Kevin B. What does this blog have to do with Phil? He's not mentioned, not in the tournament, and on zero blogs this week. Wow, you must really hate the guy. Why?
  14. Ron H
    14. Posted by Ron H Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:44 pm EST

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    "What the m****** f*** is going on here, d** it all to h***"
    This is what Tiger says after missing a 18 foot, left to right breaking putt
    on the last green to win by seven instead of eight shots. The putt was for
    eagle, but he settles for birdie. Poor baby.
  15. Joseph R
    15. Posted by Joseph R Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:20 am EST

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    Please don't pay attention to anything Douglas C has to say. He is a total ass-clown who couldn't tell his face from his butt. Everthing he has to say is negative and offensive so Douglas C go to hell!
  16. Douglas C
    16. Posted by Douglas C Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:25 am EST

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    Joseph R. Post # 15, Do you know anything about golf or do you just talk trash and swear? Can you write two consecutive sentences without swearing? Speaking of negative and offensive, I note alot of people commenting (complaining) about your languge and ignorance. Like post #3, what does your ranting have to do with the post? Now reply to this post with name calling and swearing so all will know just how ignorant you are.

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