2009 PGA TOUR preview: Top 100 Players to Watch

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Dec. 31, 2008

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After saving the best for last, Camilo Villegas has got to be looking forward to the future. His first two PGA TOUR wins -- as well as a second-place finish in the FedExCup -- have elevated the young Colombian's profile and increased expectations for 2009. The methodical Villegas made steady progress in his first two years on TOUR, and that growth paid dividends in a big way as the 2008 season wound to a conclusion. First, there was that tie for fourth at the PGA Championship, his fourth top-10 of the year. A missed cut at The Barclays was only a momentary setback as Villegas tied for third at the Deutsche Bank Championship and then won the final two Playoff events. More than $7 million -- his earnings and the FedExCup bonus combined -- made for a very happy holiday season. -- Helen Ross

The chart above represents this player's rank on TOUR in 2008 for five skill ratings categories. Each category is based on an aggregate score which is calculated from key statistics for that skill area.

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