2019 PGA Golf Colin 'Mulligan' McShank's Start'em or Sit'em Week 15-off week.

                      The Irish Highwayman's Start or Sit Selections        

                                         

                                   Week 15 Zurich Open

                                                                     at TPC-Louisiana, Purse $7,300,000

2018 Top 5

1. Horschel/Piercy -22
2. Dufner/Perez -21
3. Schwartzel/Oosthuizen -20
   T4. Garnett/Hadley -19
   T4 Paisley/Fleetwood -19

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                                     Recap of last week's Starts and Sits

Starts: Steady performer Dustin Johnson had an average week with a -6 for a 16^th place finish. Next up was a missed cut by Bryson Dechambeau, a +2 for a 68^th place spot. The highlight of this selection Patrick Cantlay had a -10 for a third place pay day. Rounding out this foursome was another missed cut, Jim Furyk with a +4 (82^nd place).

Week 14 Average: -10 strokes (2.5 ) for 41^st place finish, 2 of 4 Make Cut,, 0 TV and 1 of 4 Finish Top 10.

Longshot:Luke Donald at 70-1 was a better option than two of the starts with his -3 for 33^rd.

Sits:Francesco Molinari, MISSED the CUT as he continues to choke his way through the tour with a +1, 64^th place finish. Webb Simpson, shot a -6 for 16^th place.

Week 14 Average: -5 strokes (2.5 ) for an 40t^h place finish, 1 of 2 Make Cut, 0 TV and 0 of 2 Finish Top 10.

                                            Totals for the Season:

Start Average: -440 (6.9) 66 Golfers, (23 rd Place), 52 of 60 Make Cut, 3 (0.25)Win and 27 (2.3) Top Ten Finishes in 12 Weeks.

Sit Average: -153 (6.9) 22 Golfers, (23^rd Place) and 19 of 22 Make Cut, 2 (0.16)Win and 7 Top (0.5) Ten Finishes in 12 Weeks.

                                                  

                                          Week 15 Starts or Sits

We're off this week because the Tour has a best ball doubles event this week. Please have a great week off as you enjoy the good weather.

Good Luck,

Colin, 'The Irish Highwayman'


The Commish

2019 PGA Golf Colin 'Mulligan' McShank's Start'em or Sit'em Week 14- RBC Review.

                        The Irish Highwayman's Start or Sit Selections

                                                       

                             Week 14 RBC Heritage Tournament

                                                         at Hilton Head SC, Purse $6,900,000

2018 Top 5

1.   S. Kodaira           -12 *
2.    S. Kim                 -12

T3 B. DeChambeau -11

T3 L. List -11

T5 B. Horschel -10

T5 W. Simpson -10

* Won Playoff

                                   Recap of Last Week' Starts or Sits

Starts: This was the first week back in awhile since I was sick. I think the time off cleared my head and exercised all the mulligans and shanks. The first selection was Ireland's Rory McIIroy who shot a -5 good for 21^st place. The next golfer was Dustin Johnson, and he did not disappoint with a -12 good for runner up. The best choice was Tiger Woods, an almost afterthought selection this week with a -13 for the green jacket. Naturally, consistent Jon Rahn, shot a -10 for a ninth place finish.

Week 13 Average: -40 strokes (10.0 ) for an 8^th place finish, 4 of 4 Make Cut,, 1 TV and 3 of 4 Finish Top 10.

Longshot: The odds last week on Sergio Garcia were at 60-1, he did not make the cut.

Sits: My predictions were Phil Mickelson who shot a -6 for an 18^th place and Keegan Bradley, -1 43^rd place. Starts finally beat the Sits!!!!!

Week 13 Average: -7 strokes (3.5 ) for an 32^nd place finish, 2 of 2 Make Cut, and 0 of 2 Finish Top 10.

                                             Totals for the Season:

Start Average: -430 (7.1) 62 Golfers, (21 st Place), 50 for 56 Make Cut, 3 (0.29)Win and 26 (2.4) Top Ten Finishes in 11 Weeks.

Sit Average: -148 (7.4) 20 Golfers, (21 st Place) and 18 of 20 Make Cut, 2 (0.18)Win and 7 Top (0.6) Ten Finishes in 11 Weeks.

                  
              Week 14 Starts or Sits for the RBC Heritage Championship.

Starts: You must select steady performer Dustin Johnson this week, too good of a course for his game. Bryson Dechambeau, faded away at the Masters after an opening round 66. A strong rebound in store? Patrick Cantlay owns this course the past two years with seventh and third place finishes. Count me on board for a Jim Furyk addition to the fearsome foursome Starts selection this week.

Longshot: Luke Donald at 70-1 could be a factor with five second place finishes in his career on this course.

Sits:Francesco Molinari, shoots a 66 at the Masters on Thursday, and chokes the rest of the tournament with a Sunday meltdown for the ages. Besides, his best finish in four starts was a tied for 22^nd place at the RBC. Webb Simpson, might have trouble on this course with his short game.

Good Luck,

Colin, 'The Irish Highwayman'

The Commish

2019 PGA Golf Colin 'Mulligan' McShank's Start'em or Sit'em Week 13 Master's Review.

                   The Irish Highwayman's Start or Sit Selections

                 Week 13 2019 Masters Championship

                                                       At Augusta National GC, Purse: $11,000,000

2018 Top 5 Players Last Year:

1. Patrick Reed -15
2. Ricky Fowler -14
3. Jordan Speith -13
4. Jon Rahm -11

   T5 Cameron Smith -9

   T5 Bubba Watson -9

   T5 Henrik Stenson -9

   T5 Rory McIIroy -9

                                 Recap of Last Week's Starts or Sits

Starts: N/A-Off

Longshot: N/A-Off

Week 9 Average: strokes ( ) for a place finish, of of Make Cut and of Finish Top 10.

Sits: N/A-Off

Week 9 Average: strokes () for a place finish, Win, of Top 10 Finish and of Make Cut.

Totals for the Season:

Start Average: -390 (7.0) 58 Golfers, (22nd Place), 46 for 52 Make Cut, 2 (0.20)Win and 23 (2.3) Top Ten Finishes in 10 Weeks.

Sit Average: -141(7.9) 18 Golfers, (20th Place) and 16 of 18 Make Cut, 2 (0.20)Win and 7 Top (0.6) Ten Finishes.

                            Week 13 Starts or Sits for the Masters Championship.

 Here is a fact for you about this event, only 52 golfers in this 82 year old event have worn the green jacket. This week's predictions will start with a selection of a start foursome and like always a sit twosome. The Longshot pick will also be selected.

 Starts: How can anyone pass on Ireland's Rory McIIroy? The same goes for Dustin Johnson, who has had only bad week of golf this season. Okay, count me in for Tiger Woods, and include  Jon Rahn, who is always near the top each week.

Long shot: The odds on Sergio Garcia are out of this world at 60-1. A top ten finish will bring you and him back down from the moon.

Sits: My sit predictions recently have been better than the starts. So, maybe (cross our fingers) we can get it right this week. Phil Mickelson at 48 years of age might be time for a retirement to the Senior PGA Tour. The next golfer should be American Keegan Bradley, who has problems on this course.

I am feeling good about this week's picks, which usually means a butt kicking experience for me. Enjoy the Masters this week, and watch on Sunday to see if one of your golfers does win the green jacket.

Good Luck,


Colin, The Irish Highwayman

The Commish

2019 The Mudcat and MillSports USA MLB Division Team Predictions

Johnny 'Mudcat' Williams


              'The Dean of the Diamond'

                                                                      

MLB DIVISION WINNER PREDICTIONS FOR 2019

                                    AL East

1. NYY- Will all the new players help this season?
2. Boston-4 division titles in a row? Holy cow, no way!
3. TB-Fifth best team in the AL, too bad on #3 in the East.
4. Toronto-A shame, Leafs did not play all the time up North!
5. Baltimore-100 loss or more season on tap.

                                AL Central

1. Cleveland-A first place team in a bad division.
2. Minnesota-Someone had to finish in second place!
3. CHW- Maybe a season or two...or three away...
4. Detroit-A bad team with little future.
5. KC-Read Detroit...

                               AL West

1. Houston-All those seasons in last place, did pay off.
2. California-A few additions and Trout signing helps...
3. Oakland-Bill Beane, GM, where Money Ball still lives!
4. Texas-No pitching...again...
5. Seattle-Gutted the team for the upcoming season.
   
   

                              NL East

1. Washington-Until another division rival steps up...
2. Philadelphia-Will wreck havoc with Harper in lineup...
3. Atlanta-They have a lot of young talent on the field.
4. NYM- Can they get more production from newcomers?
5. Florida-Gut team again, and might finally be better this year.

                         NL Central

1. CHC-To be the champion, you got to beat them!
2. St. Louis-New player Goldsmith may have a huge year.
3. Milwaukee-Can they repeat last year's playoff berth?
4. Pittsburgh-A tough divison to win games.
5. Cincinnati- Someday they will remember how to win games!

                 NL West


1. LAD-Okay like good pitching, plus a plan to win.
2. Colorado-Same old story, great offense and no defense.
3. SF- Will be back after an injury plagued 2018.
4. SD-Manny and Fernando mania starts!
5. Arizona-Grienke and teammates in

AL Champ: Boston V. St' Louis

 for a tough season.