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Six golfers to watch

Last update: May 10, 2008 - 5:29 PM

SIX OTHERS TO WATCH

Ryan Moore, 25

Seemed destined for stardom after winning the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Public Links and NCAA championship in 2004. Healthy after a wrist injury.

2008 earnings: No. 37, $905,606.

Justin Rose, 27

OK, this is a sleight of hand. Rose was first on the 2007 European Tour's Order of Merit and had six international wins. He's just never closed the deal on the PGA Tour.

2008 earnings: No. 111, $331,193

Camilo Villegas, 26

When the PGA Tour's marketing staff goes to bed at night, it prays that Villegas will win a tournament soon. He's got a big female fan base. He's won twice internationally.

2008 earnings: No. 87, $465,423.

Bubba Watson, 29

The long-hitting lefty has a soft touch around the greens. He has been in the mix quite a few times, but never finished better than second.

2008 earnings: No. 95, $422,0502.

Nicholas Thompson, 25

The former Georgia Tech All-America and Walker Cup player has three top-10s this year. Thompson benefited greatly from losing his card and spending 2007 on the Nationwide Tour.

2008 earnings: No. 36: $925,080.