Pretty good batting average

Prior to the Masters, I picked 12 players who could win the tournament. I'll admit I went with mostly frontrunners, such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. But even I was surprised with my success.

Mickelson won, Tiger tied for fourth, but I also picked runner-up Lee Westwood and third-place Anthony Kim.

My other choices?

Ian Poulter struggled on the weekend but wound up tied for 10th.

Ernie Els tied for 18th.

Steve Stricker tied for 30th.

Retief Goosen tied for 38th.

Four others - Paul Casey, Jim Furyk, Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy - missed the cut.

I'd be thrilled to do as well predicting the U.S. Open.