RBC Canadian Open Starting Lineups

JB Holmes
Brooks Koepka
Hunter Mahan
Tony Finau
David Hearn

alt KJ Choi

It can definately be argued that there are players that deserve the #3 slot over Day. Day has yet to really win a big event to my recollection. He is in contention alot I will give him that but he is not able to get over the top in the end. Day might be missing the killer instinct to turn being in serious contention into wins. Alot of golfers have that same general issue as far as not being able to be finishers. So far Day falls into that category. That does not mean that may not change but so far he has yet to come through in a big moment to really define his career.

If I had to rank the best golfers on tour right now I would probably rank them as such.

#1) Jordan Spieth - he may not technically be ahead of McIlroy in the world rankings but he is the best golfer in the world.
#2) Rory McIlroy - he has the majors in his pocket and has a lethal game but the consistancy might hold him back a bit.
#3) Bubba Watson - he is a pretty good finisher when he gets into position and has 2 majors. He needs to get in position more often though.
#4) Dustin Johnson - I am still sticking with the world rankings. He is always good in all events he plays and is now good in majors as well
#5) tie - Rose, Day, Z Johnson

Rose - has won a major and is rather consistant
Z Johnson - he isn't consistant enough but 2 majors speaks for itself
Day - if he knew how to finish and had one major I would move him up to 3 more than likely

I am not purposely being critical of Day but he doesn't have a big win in his career as of yet. I am just simply being objective on Day and Josh you have to admit that you have a tough time being objective on Day. I like Keegan Bradley and he has a major but he is a shit golfer right now and just cause I like him doesn't mean I am gonna be unrealistic on him.

Starters:

Brendon de Jonge
Matt Every
Sean O'Hair
Nick Taylor
Chad Campbell

Alt: Jeff Overton

Eric...I just tend to disagree a bit on this topic...If anything I think Day gets UNDERAPPRECIATED at times. Plus my comment, I remarked how after Rory and Jordan none are BETtER than Jason. Certainly, there are 6-8 guys or such whom you could make the case are at about the same level...but not above...that was my point. This is also Day...not Lee Westwood...He is only 27...He has played only 20 majors in his career, and has a Top 5 in a third of them. If anything, we have seen with guys like Phil how after the first win...A couple/ few more could follow...and with Day that likely would ring true. Hell, every kudos and similar prediction you hear for Fowler...for DJ...and no for even lesser golfers...I am not using him because you like him...it just fits my example...but if these announcers get so moist over Harris English, then Jason Day must make them full out collapse in a heap, because English is not anywhere in Day's league. Fowler and Day are pretty good parallels actually. I would agree with your Rose assessment. Day also is already known as perhaps the best grinder on tour...what he did at the U.S.Open was not human...yet it seems like you are being a tad critical. Hell, DJ IS amazing to watch at times...but he flat out CHOKES...sorry, but that was true before...and unfortunately even with the "new and improved" DJ...and least thus far, it is the same. Day has for various reasons maybe thus far has not captured a major...but he didn't botch it. DJ had as much giving Jordan the U.s. Open, as Spies did earning it. Then DJ looking incredible the first two rounds of the British...In harsher conditions...then two 74's on the weekend, when even David Duval looked like a mainstream golfer? I am just saying...If one is going to start getting extra critical and doing an autopsy on these players as to why they have not won a major as of yet...well there are others who are in line before Jason. Frankly I think Day AND DJ, and Fowler will all experience what it is like to win a major...probably soon, and likely more than once...might even come in a couple weeks. Anyway...If it isn't Rory, or Jordan...Day should be covered and talked about as much as anyone else, because that is where he is, and he also has all the "it" factors one seeks. If Day on a tourney where he is just two back...and yet I am seeing way more of the Englishes and Triangle types play every hole...that is retarded coverage, and possibly someone needs to be fired. Anyway...I am still upset because I actually had a free weekend where I could watch and not be interrupted.. and instead I miss even watching anything Monday...which pissed me off immensely.

Brian Stuard
Retief Goosen
Ben crane
Erik Compton
Chesson Hadley
Alt: Zac blair

I don't know why you are bringing up Harris English honestly. He might have had a year at most of being hyped up a bit but I certainly didn't hear many people gushing over him. English basically sucks and I haven't heard one expert recently say anything that good about him. He is barely ever in contention so people don't really have much of a chance to talk about him. Of course Day is 10 times over the player that English is. Harris honestly would be lucky to be considered one of the best 50 in the world. Tringale is another player that might get mentioned as a passing thought but I also don't hear many experts really saying much about him either. Everything is Jordan Spieth right now so those other promising players are kind of an afterthought. Golf, and especially American golf has a new torch barer right now and most people really like him. His decision to honor his commitment to the John Deere classic and his decision to stay around and congradulate Zach Johnson on his win are the kinds of decisions that he tends to make that are going to collect many fans and keep them for a long time.

I have no reason to purposely put Day on a pedestal nor do I have any reason to go out of my way to put him down. He simply falls as another player with hope that is trying to live up to his potential. Josh, I don't think you can possibly be impartial towards Day. The bottom line is that he hasn't been able to win a big event and until he does I will not consider him to definately be a top 5 player. When Day wins a major I will give him his props but we don't know that he ever will. For every Jordan Spieth there are at least two Sergio Garcia's. We don't know which category Day will fall closer to as of yet.