With the new rule changes coming into place (Double Par is -1 pt, Quota only considering your last 4 rounds, Eagles dropping to 6 pts), the IT Nerd wanted to see how this would play out for the 2015 season. Think of it as the Pre-Season polls. I took a players last two seasons for a particular week and averaged them together. So if in Week 1, a player shot a 5 in 2014 and a 7 in 2013 on Hole #1, I would consider them getting a 6 on that hole for 2015.
To help me unveil these scores, I need a little assistance from a big fan of TBO Golf.
Jim, thanks for taking the time to stop by and chat. Let’s start by looking at the individual players and how they are projected to perform:
| Player | Quota | Pts | Pts. % | Wins | Loses | Ties | Win % | Skins | Winnings |
| Jim Morgan | 10 | 25 | 69.4% | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% | 7 | 84 |
| Joe Donegan | 10 | 25 | 69.4% | 12 | 5 | 1 | 66.7% | 10 | 92 |
| Pat Cregg | 8 | 25 | 69.4% | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% | 6 | 70 |
| Pat Donahue | 15 | 24 | 66.7% | 12 | 6 | 0 | 66.7% | 5 | 66 |
| Bob Zaleski | 5 | 24 | 66.7% | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% | 1 | 18 |
| Brian Thompson | 13 | 24 | 66.7% | 12 | 6 | 0 | 66.7% | 6 | 73 |
| Jack Donegan | 13 | 24 | 66.7% | 11 | 5 | 2 | 61.1% | 1 | 36 |
| Mike Carroll | 14 | 22 | 61.1% | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% | 10 | 95 |
| Devin Carrigan | 16 | 21 | 58.3% | 9 | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | 9 | 137 |
| Matt Lochner | 11 | 21 | 58.3% | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% | 1 | 12 |
| Connor Brown | 15 | 21 | 58.3% | 10 | 7 | 1 | 55.6% | 5 | 57 |
| Bill John | 13 | 20 | 55.6% | 9 | 7 | 2 | 50.0% | 6 | 66 |
| Art Brillanti | 5 | 20 | 55.6% | 9 | 7 | 2 | 50.0% | 3 | 33 |
| Denny Welch | 10 | 19 | 52.8% | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% | 9 | 99 |
| Nick Wight | 16 | 18 | 50.0% | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% | 6 | 73 |
| Dan Mahar | 9 | 18 | 50.0% | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% | 1 | 18 |
| Sean Mott | 11 | 18 | 50.0% | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% | 5 | 96 |
| Marty Donegan | 8 | 18 | 50.0% | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% | 1 | 12 |
| Dale Russell | 13 | 18 | 50.0% | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% | 6 | 103 |
| Vinny Procopio | 12 | 17 | 47.2% | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% | 2 | 25 |
| Gary Thompson | 9 | 17 | 47.2% | 8 | 9 | 1 | 44.4% | 7 | 80 |
| Jon Carroll | 13 | 17 | 47.2% | 7 | 8 | 3 | 38.9% | 7 | 108 |
| Rick Fanto | 11 | 17 | 47.2% | 7 | 8 | 3 | 38.9% | 2 | 21 |
| Tom Phillips | 12 | 16 | 44.4% | 7 | 9 | 2 | 38.9% | 6 | 61 |
| Bob Moran | 6 | 16 | 44.4% | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% | 0 | 0 |
| Dick Donegan | 13 | 15 | 41.7% | 7 | 10 | 1 | 38.9% | 2 | 24 |
| Tom Donegan | 7 | 15 | 41.7% | 6 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 3 | 66 |
| Bill Kirkby | 4 | 15 | 41.7% | 6 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 2 | 27 |
| Craig Hawkinson | 13 | 15 | 41.7% | 7 | 10 | 1 | 38.9% | 4 | 45 |
| Drew Prucha | 10 | 14 | 38.9% | 5 | 9 | 4 | 27.8% | 1 | 12 |
| TJ Donegan | 13 | 13 | 36.1% | 5 | 10 | 3 | 27.8% | 4 | 48 |
| Chris Donegan | 11 | 13 | 36.1% | 5 | 10 | 3 | 27.8% | 3 | 42 |
| Steve Donegan | 13 | 13 | 36.1% | 5 | 10 | 3 | 27.8% | 2 | 15 |
| Tony Massa | 9 | 11 | 30.6% | 4 | 11 | 3 | 22.2% | 1 | 12 |
| Gary Antos | 9 | 11 | 30.6% | 4 | 11 | 3 | 22.2% | 4 | 60 |
| DJ Mahar | 12 | 8 | 22.2% | 4 | 14 | 0 | 22.2% | 2 | 19 |
Wow Jim, looks like Jim Morgan had a fantastic year. What are your thoughts on that?
Spot on, Jim. No wonder CBS pays you so well. Now how about the person in second? I believe he’s known as Joey “Jaguar Steelz” Donegan?
I don’t know what a “Jaguar Steelz” is either Jim, but judging by that look of disbelief I’m guessing that you don’t believe he’ll do as well as projected. History is on your side, Mr. Nantz. Joey has only finished in the Top 10 once, finishing 8th in 2011. But what about those at the bottom? DJ Mahar to finish last? Your immediate reaction, Jim?
I see you are just as shocked as I am. I find it hard to believe that a past champion who is the caliber player DJ is to struggle that much. Also, Gary Antos at the bottom as well? What comes to mind when you think of a player like Gary?
That’s quite a smile for you there, Jim. Those thunder-calf muscles really get you going? Before you get too much of a hard-on, let’s take a look at the team projections. Which team is projected to take down the coveted prize?
| Team Standings | Pts | Pts Back | Team | |||
| Jack Donegan | Sean Mott | Joe Donegan | 80 | – | 7 | |
| Connor Brown | Brian Thompson | Art Brillanti | 78 | (2.0) | 4 | |
| Nick Wight | Matt Lochner | Bob Zaleski | 74 | (6.0) | 2 | |
| Pat Donahue | Mike Carroll | Bob Moran | 70.5 | (9.5) | 3 | |
| Dick Donegan | Dale Russell | Jim Morgan | 67.5 | (12.5) | 5 | |
| TJ Donegan | Marty Donegan | Pat Cregg | 63.5 | (16.5) | 6 | |
| Devin Carrigan | Drew Prucha | Bill Kirkby | 62.5 | (17.5) | 1 | |
| Vinny Procopio | Tom Phillips | Gary Thompson | 60 | (20.0) | 12 | |
| Steve Donegan | Rick Fanto | Denny Welch | 57 | (23.0) | 9 | |
| Bill John | Chris Donegan | Tom Donegan | 55 | (25.0) | 10 | |
| Craig Hawkinson | Tony Massa | Dan Mahar | 49 | (31.0) | 8 | |
| DJ Mahar | Jon Carroll | Gary Antos | 39 | (41.0) | 11 | |
Just shocking, Jim. The team of Joey, Jack and Dean Mott are projected to take down the prize. What a bold prediction by the Stat Boy. How would you assess their chances of executing on the prediction?
They certainly have a lot of work to do if they want to walk away with the title. Who do you think is actually going to walk away with the title then?
Jesus Jim…what a douchebag. We’re talking golf here, not baseball. This isn’t a joke, Jim. If Jon Carroll finishes last, he may drown himself in the creek on #18.
That’s more like it….serious studying of the in-and-outs of Tanner. Nice sweater vest, asshole. All kidding aside Jim, I’d like to thank you for stopping by to help me preview the 2015 TBO Golf season. First beer is on me!
Here’s the full 2015 file for those interested: