Expert Picks: the Memorial

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T.J. Auclair
PGATOUR.COM Interactive Producer
Pick: Phil Mickelson
With the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines right around the corner, could Lefty have picked a better time to bust out and start playing his best? His win at Colonial last week, especially with a made birdie putt on the 72nd hole, should be a confidence boost. And that's exactly what Mickelson will need at Muirfield Village in the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley this week -- a place where he missed the cut last year and his best finish in nine starts was a tie for fourth in 2006. Fortunately for Mickelson, Tiger Woods (knee rehab) and Vijay Singh (rib injury) have decided not to play this week.

Lauren Deason
PGATOUR.COM Editorial Coordinator
Pick: Kenny Perry
Is there anyone hotter than Kenny Perry on the TOUR right now? Plus, if you factor in that he's a two-time winner at the Memorial and he tied for third there last year, Perry is the perfect pick. Barring a bout of exhaustion after his tie for 15th at THE PLAYERS Championship and his runner-up finish at the AT&T Classic, Perry will be in contention again this week.

Melanie Hauser
PGATOUR.COM Correspondent
Pick: Phil Mickelson
Working his way to Torrey. Pulled one out of the trees last week with one of the all-time Mickelshots. He's in a groove, so what will Phil do next? Figure he's already mixing up the lineup in his golf bag -- how many drivers? How many wedges? Mickelson has some top-10s here over his career, but scheduling has usually kept him away. Don't count him out this week.

Dave Lagarde
PGATOUR.COM Correspondent
Pick: Stewart Cink
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. He has a respectable record on this track, and his season has been fantastic. A victory is the only thing that is missing.

John Maginnes
PGATOUR.COM Correspondent
Pick: Jim Furyk
After last Sunday, it would be hard not to pick Phil Mickelson this week. He has always been a streaky player, but when his putter is working, he is unbeatable. He was perfect inside five feet last week and didn't miss a putt inside 10 feet on Sunday. For some reason, Phil tends to play his best golf when he is looking forward to something. There is a pretty big tournament in his backyard in a couple of weeks, and you know Phil would love to waltz into the U.S. Open having won in consecutive weeks.

Win McMurry
Host, PGA TOUR Today
Pick: Jim Furyk
The 2002 Memorial Champion missed the cut at last week's Colonial, but in 12 starts at Muirfield Village, he's banked four top-10 finishes and has never missed the weekend. Furyk is due a victory, having recorded at least one every year for the last three years. He has four top-10s this season, but the seventh-ranked player in the world is ready to step it up. He could make a big statement after last week's missed cut with a win.

Scott Pianowski
PGATOUR.COM Fantasy Insider
Pick: Stewart Cink
He's a horse for the course -- 10 straight cuts made here, four finishes in the top 10 -- and sooner or later his outstanding 2008 play has to be rewarded with a trophy grab. Right?

Helen Ross
PGATOUR.COM Chief of Correspondents
Pick: Phil Mickelson
Hey, I was convinced on Sunday. Admittedly, I am a week behind, but I still feel now is not the time to pick against Phil Mickelson. Prior to withdrawing last year with that bum wrist, Lefty had three top-11 finishes at Muirfield Village. His calculated preparation for the U.S. Open is clearly paying dividends.

Dave Shedloski
PGATOUR.COM Senior Correspondent
Pick: Phil Mickelson
With Vijay Singh having pulled out because of injury, we have to go with our 1A selection, which, of course, isn't really settling when it's the No. 2 player in the world coming off a victory last week at Colonial. Lefty knows how to string good starts together. He also has a little unfinished business at Muirfield Village.

John Swantek
PGA TOUR Productions Fantasy Insider
Pick: Jeff Quinney
I just get the feeling that this is Quinney's week. He's 12th in FedExCup standings, and is poised on the doorstep of victory after a runner-up to Mickelson at Riviera and missing the playoff at THE PLAYERS by one shot. An exceptional putter, he ranks third in total birdies. I feel a W for Q.