The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am starts tomorrow; it is played on three courses and has an expanded field of 180 players. The expanded field means many unusual names will be playing; here are a few to track:
- Greg Norman: He last played this tournament sixteen years ago. His son is competing as an amateur.
- Len Mattiace: He has fallen a long way since he was the Masters runner-up in 2003. He has struggled since injuring his knees in a ski accident later in 2003 and hasn't made a cut since the '06 Southern Farm Bureau Classic.
- Colt Knost: He won the 2007 U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club in San Francisco. He turned pro, bypassed the chance to play at the Masters and failed to win his card at Q-School.
- Andrew Magee and Brandel Chamblee: These Golf Channel contributors put down their microphones and pick-up their clubs.
- Davis Love III: There is a lot of buzz about Love returning from ankle surgery this week. Many are picking him to win. We are not.
- John Daly and David Duval: These two veterans are trying to salvage their careers. One appears close to putting the pieces back together; one appears on the edge of total mental and physical breakdown.
- Tadd Fujikawa: This kid might live up to his hype. Or he might be the next Ty Tryon.
- Richard Johnson and Richard Johnson: That's right -- there are two Dick Johnsons playing this week. Insert silly juvenile joke here.
