Searching For the Next Great American Golfer

The first major of golf year starts today with the Masters. The media seems solely focused on three players, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Padraig Harrington. Harrington of course is going for his third straight major title. If you watched the tournament build up on the Golf Channel you might be surprised to learn there another 90 plus guys in the field. An interesting question over the first two days is will a young American be able to make a name for himself.

Here are three young Americans who could emerge:



Nick Watney (27) - 4 pro wins, best major result 11 in 08' Masters.


Sean O'Hair (26) - 2 pro wins, best major result: 12th 06' PGA



Dustin Johnson (24) - 2 pro wins, best major result: 48th 08' US Open

All three are under the age of thirty and are currently in the top 10 of 2009 FedEx Cup. Since 2000 only Phil and Tiger have won two or more majors. Will this be the year the wave of young American talent finally arrive and stays on the scene?