Fantasy Aces: Valero Texas Open
Jeff Babineau
Best Bet: Justin Leonard
When it comes to the Texas Open, he’s the sheriff, packing six top-10s in his holster, including a victory that got his career back on track just a year and a half ago.
Ace Up My Sleeve: Mark Wilson
Those picking Dean are opting for the wrong Wilson this week. Mark hasn’t been spectacular since winning across the border at Mayakoba, but he’s been OK, and when he gets in that Texas heat he’ll be ready to shine.
Last Week's Best Bet: Henrik Stenson (Won)
Last Week's Ace: Stephen Ames (T-49)
Standing: 1st
Jim McCabe
Best Bet: Justin Leonard
Last call for LaCantera? What better way to bid it farewell than with a win by Mr. LaCantera himself. Leonard had won three times there and been top 15 a whopping eight times. Sometimes you go out on a limb, sometimes you go with the no-brainer. Here's a vote for the no-brainer.
Ace Up My Sleeve: John Mallinger
He played well at the Players Championship and that's good news. The bad news is, he has a knack of following up a good performance with a pedestrian one. Here's hoping he changes that trend this week.
Last Week's Best Bet: Ian Poulter (2nd)
Last Week's Ace: Jonathan Byrd (T-37)
Standing: 2nd
Sean Martin
Best Bet: Charlie Wi
He's been knocking on the door, and played well here last year. Great chance for him to get his first PGA Tour victory after several worldwide wins.
Ace Up My Sleeve: Daniel Chopra
After a dismal start to the season, Chopra is starting to turn things around. He's made five of his past six cuts, and finished 34th in New Orleans and 14th at the Players.
Last Week's Best Bet: Sean O’Hair (MC)
Last Week's Ace: Tim Petrovic (T-37)
Standing: 3rd
Eric Soderstrom
Best Bet: Zach Johnson
Dude shot 62-64 on the weekend to win Valero last year, and is currently putting together a pretty solid 2009 (one win, three top-6’s).
Ace Up My Sleeve: Stephen Ames
Can go low on courses you need to (like his two 63s this year’s Bob Hope), and you need to this week. A guy like Brian Davis, who shoots 70 all the time, doesn't register with me this week.
Last Week's Best Bet: Tiger Woods (8th)
Last Week's Ace: Boo Weekley (WD)
Standing: 5th
Lance Ringler
Best Bet: Zach Johnson
Is there really a best bet this week? Zach Jonshon is in good form and is the defending champ.
Ace Up My Sleeve: Mark Wilson
He has won this year already and could quietly get it done again this week. He placed second here a year ago and third in 2005.
Last Week's Best Bet: Phil Mickelson (T-55)
Last Week's Ace: Boo Weekley (WD)
Standing: 7th
Jeff Rude
Best Bet: Charlie Wi
The ideal combination you look for in making picks. Has done well at the tournament (T-2 last year) and playing well now (three top 10s since the start of March, including T-4 at the Transitions and T-2 at Zurich.
Ace Up My Sleeve: Rory Sabbatini
Ready to break through and win again.
Last Week's Best Bet: Kenny Perry (T-22)
Last Week's Ace: Rory Sabbatini (MC)
Standing: 6th
Alex Miceli
Best Bet: Zach Johnson
Ace Up My Sleeve: Brian Davis
Last Week's Best Bet: Phil Mickelson (T-55)
Last Week's Ace: Mark Wilson (T-55)
Standing: 4th
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