Puerto Rico Open preview
With many of the PGA Tour's top names competing this week in the WGC-Cadillac Championship, the Puerto Rico Open gives the circuit's rising stars a chance to shine.
Lowdown: With many of the PGA Tour's top names competing this week in the WGC-Cadillac Championship, the Puerto Rico Open gives the circuit's rising stars a chance to shine.
In last year's tournament, George McNeill held off the challenge of Ryo Ishikawa, Boo Weekley and Henrik Stenson to take his second PGA Tour title. The American closed with three straight birdies to secure the victory.
Player Watch: Luke Guthrie - the 23-year-old was third at last week's Honda Classic. He'll look to continue that run here and should be full of confidence.
Ryo Ishikawa - The Japanese star was second in this event last year. He's still not lived up to his full potential but a win here would be a step in the right direction.
Erik Compton - Another man who performed well in Florida at The Honda last week - he was tied fourth. He's made the cut in this event in each of the last three seasons.
Key hole: 14th. The most difficult hole on the course and played into the prevailing wind. It's a par 4 of 477 yards with bunkers left and right from the tee. With the wind in their faces, many of the field will find they need a wood for their second shot. In 2012, the hole played to an average of 4.169.
