The 2009 John Deere Classic Six Pack

I was kind of shocked to see that Verplank was my "number one" guy this week, but as I did my due diligence, I realized that he is deserving of the spot.

He is trending up in his most recent performances and has traditionally faired well here at the TPC Deere Run.

I love the fact that he ranks 4th in driving accuracy, hitting 73.2% of his fairways off the tee. That will be a KEY stat this week.

Scott also is an impressive 19th in GIR % at 68.2% while ranking 8th in scoring average with 69.84 strokes per round.

After absorbing all of this info and letting in seep in, it seemed odd to see him all the way down at 74th in total money earned this year.

Scotty is due for a strong showing, and this track sets up well for him. Sign me up with Scot Verplank this week at 30:1 odds.

I apologize tho those of you that are sick of me picking this guy, you must be thinking this is getting old.

Please believe me, this guy is VERY close to a win. I thought for sure, he would bag two victories this year, and there is a good chance that very well may still happen.

Marino will have a solid showing (if not three solid showings) over the next month, mark my words.

Marino ranks 9th on tour in GIR % at 68.9% and is 20th in total driving. Steve also obviously has a great Ball Striking rating and ranks 9th in the PGA this year.

That will be important on this track this week.

Do yourself a favor and lay a few bucks down on Steve Marino this week, he is at 40:1 odds.

Here is another guy, that has been right on the cusp of being in my six pack over the past month, yet has not made an appearance. I think that Deere Run is the track that provides the most opportunity for the tour number one Ball Striker this year.

Senden also ranks 1st in GIR at 71.4% and 5th in total driving.

John may be flying under the radar a bit, but his two T10's in his last five events with no cuts caught my attention.

Did I mention that Johnny Boy won here back in 2006?

No matter how you slice it, John Senden represents great value at 40/1 odds.

What I don;t like about Matt is accuracy.

What I DO like about Matt is his scrambling ability. He ranks 4th on tour by saving par off the fairway 67.25% of the time.

Matt also is a great putter, averaging 28.4 putts per round.

I also like the fact that if he is anywhere near the leader board on Sunday, he happens to be 8th on tour in final round scoring at 69.27 strokes.

Matt has played solid this whole year and has made 11 out of 15 cuts, his track record at Deere Run concerns me a little, but his recent play, could make him a surprise worth looking at.

Matt Kuchar is a tempting 50:1 odds this week.

I know, I know, it looks like I'm taking some flyers.

I have some instinct kicking in this week, and I have a great feeling about Brandt Snedeker.

His stats are flat our awful, but many people don't realize that this kid has been playing through a painful injury.

Ever had cracked ribs? How about a broken rib?

If you have you know that the last thing on your mind would be swinging a golf club. I guess that is where Brandt is different than us. I love that he has made his last two cuts, and that he placed 5th last week at Tiger's At&T invitational.

I think Snedeker may be back, and could surprise many this weekend. I also love the fact that somehow he has kept his accuracy and still ranks an impressive 24th by hitting 68.6% of his fairways.

I'm taking a chance with Brandt Snedeker this week at 50:1 odds.

This guy is solid every year.

Every year EXCEPT 2009.

I have no idea what has happened here. Is it the yips? Is he hurt? Too much streudel?

Who knows? All I know is that the Swedish Meatball, Carl Petterson is my long shot this week. I just have a weird feeling about him this week.

He is a mere shell of the performer he has been over the past few years, but somehow, I think he may get it done this week if he can make the cut.

I'd love to stat you to death, but I can't find one good thing to say about him, except that he seems like he would be fun to play with.

Just for grins, throw $2 on Carl. After all he is 100/1 odds to win!

No matter who you like, I wish you the best of luck, hit 'em right to left this week, work that draw!