rsvman
The tiers are based on the world rankings (in order) with "next man up" as substitutes for those not playing for whatever reason.

      Spuzz From last year, though. Matsuyama has likely moved considerably up the world list since last year.

        I really liked the Masters Contest Coachsb ran. I'm in for this year as well.

        I'd definitely want to participate and will offer up a NIP 9.5* Snake Eyes driver head as a prize.

        OK. Here's an idea; very similar to last year's contest.

        Tier 1.
        Dustin Johnson
        Rory McIlroy
        Jason Day
        Hideki Matsuyama
        Henrik Stenson
        Jordan Spieth

        Tier 2.

        Justin Thomas
        Adam Scott
        Rickie Fowler
        Sergio Garcia
        Alex Noren
        Patrick Reed

        Tier 3.

        Justin Rose
        Tyrrell Hatton
        Danny Willett
        Paul Casey
        Bubba Watson
        Phil Mickelson

        Tier 4.
        Branden Grace
        Matt Kuchar
        Russell Knox
        Jimmy Walker
        Brandt Snedeker
        Brooks Koepka

        Tier 5.
        Jon Rahm
        Rafael Cabrero Bello
        Louis Oosthuizen
        Charl Swartzel
        Francesco Molinari
        Emiliano Grillo

        How about this. Pick ONE player from each group, and then pick ONE player who is not listed. Scores of all the players you chose will be added together. Players that miss the cut will have their first two rounds' score doubled and added to the total. The person whose picks have the lowest total score will win the contest.

        Tie breaker
        1) Will Tiger Woods play in the tournament?
        2) What will the winner's score be?

        How does that sound? The players are listed in order of their World Ranking as of today (top 6 in tier 1, 7-12 in tier 2, etc).

        If you don't like this idea, or have ways of improving it, post them in the thread. Thanks.

          rsvman Sounds really interesting and fun. You only have one problem...I'm picking either Marc Leishman or Adam Hadwin to win it, and they're not on the list. 🙂

              kelco9 everyone is required to pick one player who is not on the list. You would have to choose between them.

                Even though I'm a lefty and (assuming) that whatever prize, if a golf club, would be righty.... I guess you can still count me in.

                It's not like I have a record of winning these contests anyway...

                  The format looks fine.

                  Since there were 3 prizes offered, how about first, second, and third prizes available.
                  More winners, more fun.
                  My prize can be third prize as it will be a used head.

                  Thanks rsvman for putting it into motion.

                    Thx to those who offered prizes.....I have an idea for one of the final 3 magors. Everyone pony up a sleeve of balls, winner takes them all🙂

                    rsvman I like that format, picking one additional player outside of the top 30 is a good idea!

                        Hoss7504 why would he be, he's won once....Think about what everyone ahead of him has did in the last two years, + he's relatively new on the scene...And no reason why you couldn't pick him as your "other category"

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                            I suppose you're right. And I probably will pick him as my "other". I just figured that his performance this year has been so solid this year that he's gotta be in the top 30. Shows how much I know.