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PGA picks from local pros

Dan KochevarBio: 2002 IPGA Teacher of the Year; currently PGA golf instructor at Oak Brook Golf Club.Who will win: Retief Goosen"He's been there before. He's on the upswing; been very competitive lately. He's one of those guys who knows how to get it done. Who I'd like to see win: Jeff Overton"I've known him since he was in college. He's been playing well everywhere. He's got power, he's a good putter - he's got everything."My darkhorse: Justin Leonard. "He did well first couple of rounds last week on a tough course. He's a smart player."Joe BoscoBio: For the past 10 years, Bosco has run the GreenToTee Golf Academy in the Chicago area.Who will win: Paul Casey"He will feel at home at Whistling Straits. His swing and game are well suited for the potential wind-swept conditions. "Like to see win: Luke Donald "Luke has been working hard on his short game and his stats prove he has the closing skills to go along with a golf swing and ball striking that has been one of the best since he walked into Northwestern. Luke is a truly nice guy." Darkhorse: Ricky Barnes"He has who has been coming of age finally, with lots of top ten finishes. He has roots here too, as he is a Wilson guy." Dennis JohnsonBio: Club Manager/Director of Golf, Pine Meadow Golf Club. Dennis has been coaching and teaching since 1972.Who will win: Padraig Harrington"Because of where the course is, you want to be aware of Padraig. On that course, it certainly has an Irish/Scottish feel to it which should suit him."Like to see win: David Duval"Because he's a good, classy person. It's very possible."Darkhorse: Anthony Kim"He hasn't been driving too well, but on that course, depending on the wind, players may not be using their drivers as much this week."False20001500Dan Kochevar False

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