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| Semenza, Dustin
| Dusty
| -0.1
| -0.2
| 66 Las Colinas
| 2009 broke out with 3-1, made Captain in dramatic fashion in 2010, lowest index and the most talented Nomad, playing incredible taking his first AGA tourney and showing his ability as one of AZ's best amateurs, tall, lanky and long, Dustin is a phenomenal ball striker who takes the game very seriously, only weakness, although improved, may be in reading greens, has become a player no one wants to face, Captain Fisher will have a fight. Look for Dustin to draft a veteran early, possibly a former winning Captain, to establish an assistant Captain
| Showed maturity in 2009 at Matt's displaying no game when called upon but rallying to respectability
| 40
| Fisher, Alan
| Fish
| 2.9
| 2.9
| 68 San Marcos Golf Resort...1982
| 3-1 in 2009 and made Captain in 2010, this Captain is playing lights out lately in preparation of shootout with Captain Semenza, excellent short game, quietly confident and one of the most competitive players in the Slyder
| Actually got a bowl of soup with his hat
| 5
| Seibal, Scott
| Bigcat
| 4.9
| 3.9
| 69 at Bear Creek and Wigwam Red
| Talent and passion, consistent big accurate driver sets up his game, putter can be streaky, sometimes good sometimes not, shots under pressure have come into question, however with the most points won in Slyder Cup history Bigcat will again be sought after
| Drafting Captain will make him sign agreement restricting rounds to 4 Heineken and no Jack Daniels
| 47
| Jain, Vijay
| VJ
| 6.2
| 3.2
|
| Only second year in the Slyder going 2-2 in 2009 as part of Patton's Army, a solid confident player, as a psychiatrist, handles the mental part of the game well, chipped in for win on 18 in his first Slyder Cup match, got beat up a little in last two rounds of 09, the humility of the Slyder can make you stronger
| VJ is a hockey playin Indian from Canada playin golf in Arizona
| 48
| Hendrix, Brad
|
| 7.2
| 6.2
| 75 at The 500 Club, Phoenix , Arizona (par 72)
| Good disciplined player who showed tremendous grit in his rookie year when dormie with four to go, won the last four holes to get a half a point despite being injured by Janisse Andretti. Captain Pangborn did well in drafting him 7th in 2010. These Captains will likely have Brad high on their lists as well.
| So excited about the Slyder Cup that the Marriot has switched to plastic sheets
| 13
| Buechler, John
| JB
| 7.4
| 4.4
| 70 at Club West
| Back after a few years sabbatical, good athlete who has one of the prettiest swings in the field, has had trouble coming from down in a match, but when confident and in the lead, makes very few mistakes
| Plays golf with wife
| 2
| Slovensky, Mark
| Slo
| 7.6
| 3.2
| 69 at Wildfire Faldo
| Our unorthodoxed Emperor, amazingly has played only six rounds since last Sept, however Slo has gone 3-1 the last 4 years, Slo can make mistakes out of nowhere and has struggled with irons for a few years, good driver and side saddle one handed putter, Captains will have to weigh lack of play against Slo's record of late
| Putts one handed so he can play with himself with the other.
| 6
| Castellanos, Alfredo
| Jefe
| 8.4
| 3.8
| 73 Legacy
| The Nomads version of Ben Crenshaw with a come back Captaincy win in 2003. Very good stick and considered one of finest coaches despite poor 5-10-2 four ball record, very calming for high cappers, very good iron player and chipper, however is known to lose his driver in streaks and has shown to have difficulty getting confidence back once lost
| Wife thinks he is named Captain every year
| 36
| Mendoza, Alex
| Godfather
| 8.6
| 5.3
| 72 Pueblo El Mirage
| Quiet but deadly ball striker, floats between confident and nervous, used to be under the radar but Captains would be foolish to not let him drop too far, poor four-ball record is a bit of a mystery but has excelled in greensome and singles
| Strange tatoo of Abe Lincoln on his chest
| 50
| Byars, Ray
|
| 8.7
| 7.6
| Pecan Valley GC 76
| A little note on the Texas rookie, Ray is a very good athlete (for a 53 year old) who has played in several National softball championships, he loves the game of golf and will be a great fit for the gamesmenship of the weekend. Could be much lower if he could keep his game together for an entire round. Makes a ton of birdies (should make him a nice pick for the best ball teams) - but makes his share of
| Like Pavlov's dog, trained behavior from his softball days, he trots around tee box counter clockwise after hitting big drives
| 1
| Dunphy, Joe
| Burglar
| 10.1
| 5.2
| 72 Starfire
| Very experienced gamer and grinder, comfortable with a desert lie, good caddie and putter, never out of a hole on the course and always looking for the hole on Whiskey Row, inconsistent tee and iron play lead to missed greens
| Famous for the 'Immaculate Deflection' and as an art fair vendor
| 26
| Dugas, Brad
| Doogie
| 10.1
| 8.0
| 72 at Superstition Springs with a birdie on 18
| Coming off a tough Captain loss this long hitter has easy going temperament, however, the best at turning a 300 yard drive into a bogey, mostly due to chipping, handles pressure well as evident of 'The Drive' winning in sudden death in 2008, talks his game down better than Lou Holtz
| He actually owns a Blue Ox.
| 9
| Crawford, John
| Crawdaddy
| 10.2
| 9.3
| 75 Silverado
| Crawdaddy, aka Steady Eddy, consistent ball striker, putting well of late, has trouble putting opponents away in tight matches (2-8 in singles), lack of aggressiveness can also hurt him, is an excellent partner for more inconsistent teammates in best ball, has played very well in 2009 and 2010 removing Captains previous concerns and will likely be taken higher than ever in 2011
| The Slyder's own Whiskey Row Tour Guide
| 16
| Jackson, Glen
| Action
| 10.4
| 6.7
| ???
| Action Jackson, back for the first time since captaining his 2008 squad to a dramatic victory, short hitter keeps his index up but very good inside 150 yards as evidenced by his good greensome record, 2011 Captains will have to consider this, the venues of this shorter hitter and his unusually bad four ball record?
| Is considering wearing a cap this year as his partners keep trying to replace their divots with his hair.
| 39
| Pangborn, Jim
| Jim
| 10.4
| 7.6
| (a long time ago at Minocqua (WI) Country Club (71)
| Good record and close friend of Captain Fisher. Question is does Fisher secure him early or does Semenza try to steal him? Jim is a gritty fighter, one of those guys that finds a way, no matter how pretty, to win or hang in a match.
| Being from Wisconsin, wears knickers as clever way to sneak in beers and cheese curds.
| 11
| Seibal, Terry
| Duffer
| 10.6
| 9.2
| 73 pine island ,minn.
| Nice record, especially four-ball, comes from excellent iron play and determination. Not typically a good putt reader but if partner is he can be very dangerous. Index down due to good recent play so value doesn't look as good as year's past. Usually a high pick but dropped to 13th overall in 2010, mystery as to how the Captains will value him.
| Recently lost weight and can't get over how fast the carts actually can go
| 4
| Ewing, Curt
|
| 11.1
| 8.7
| 94 at Bushwood...unless you count the round of drinks at the Thirsty Scholar
| Competitive and loves match play, has improved length over the last few years and his wife is very happy about it, manages game well, plays very well and confident in the lead, bud of Bigcat, look for the Captain who takes Seibal to add Curt to the mix
| Traumatic teeter totter accident as a young boy accounts for unusual driver setup routine
| 12
| Shaffer, Ricky
| Volcano
| 12.4
| 12.1
| 80 at Prescott Lakes (yes Prescott Lakes)
| The giant killer, Shaf the Volcano, is the upset specialist, 6-1-1 in singles taking down the likes of Miller (has not played since), Dunphy, Bigcat, Action and Dugas. Competitive, good athlete who finds a way. Very underrated short game. Despite nickname Volcano, Rick has settled down which has contributed to being a better player, has handled lower index well in last few years so likely to be one of the first higher cappers to be considered
| Known as Action Jackson's language tutor during round where he shot 112
| 20
| Killian, Bill
| Killer
| 13.3
| 10.2
| 73, on a very easy par 70 London Bridge East Course (Lake Havasu) just after overseeding. 5,700 yards short. Everything was tee, fairway, green, two-putt. Damndest thing golf.
| Moved to Texas and very underplayed over the last year, can lose driver but when in play very solid as shown when combined with aggressiveness has led to 5-1 greensome record, can press when behind which has led to getting blown out a few times. Only his rookie year did he have a losing record so this long hitter and gamer always looks like value, will again be coveted and likely go early
| Wears American flag underwear while playing in honor of Lynyrd Skynyrd and once performed a sexual act on the starter at Prescott Lakes
| 51
| Shaw, Rick
|
| 16.5
| 16.5
| 75 Hiawatha GC(way back in the 90's)
| Like 13 year old spanker who is making his first trip to the whore house, Bold got a taste of match play in 5 Cactus Cups leading the MV Brotherhood, but now wants a taste of the real thing. An excited rookie, Rick is the highest index in the tourney but is competitive, is playing/preparing significantly and has no intentions of failing. With few strokes available on the board, it wouldn't surprise me if this rookie is drafted in the top half
| Can't wait to try the Prescott greens, known for their hybrid nature, a cross of Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia.
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