2009 PGA TOUR preview: Top 100 Players to Watch

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Dec. 28, 2008

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His aw-shucks demeanor and homespun charm would make Boo Weekley a player to watch in 2009 no matter where he stood on the money list. But the man who galloped off the first tee at Valhalla, riding his driver like a horse, can also flat-out play. Weekley, normally a devotee of camouflage, must also be getting used to wearing plaid, as he successfully defended his title at the Verizon Heritage in 2008. His three-shot victory that earned the trademark jacket came a easier than the first when he had to chip in for par on the last two holes to hold off Ernie Els. Weekley, who went on to earn more than $2.3 million in 2008, was the toast of the Ryder Cup. His antics kept the Americans loose, and he contributed 2½ points as the U.S. snapped a three-match losing streak. -- 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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