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The WGA Open 2012 Predictor Engine

This page is pretty straight-forward. It uses various factors about the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and trends of the golfers participating in the Western Golf Alliance Open, the predicts the Open results based on the factors entered. To proceed, enter the factors for the WGA Open - the factors relate to possible weather conditions, course conditions, and both off- and on-course activities we are likely to encounter - then click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. The Predictor Engine will use those factors, the past performance of the members, current handicap data, and mathematical variables in probability, to predict the final standings and scores.

Temperature

Playing Conditions Variables

Wind/Weather

Green Conditions

Fairway Setup

Water Hazards

Bunker Conditions

Pin Placements

On-Course Consumption

Behavior and Activities Variables

Evening Consumption

Golf Side Bets Value

Off Course Gambling

Other Vices

Playing Rules Variables

Schedule Policies

Caddie Advice

Gimme Policies

Mulligan Rules

Personal Variables

Physical Ailments

Possible Distractions

Individual Factors (select all that apply)

-- Select One --60s - Unexpectedly cold70s - Reasonable80s - Fairly hot90s - Too hotCrazy hotter than the coast ever should be

-- Select One --CalmBreezy (5-10 mph)Gusty (15-20 mph)Windy (25+ mph)Stormy (sustained wind with bad weather)

-- Select One --Soft and wetUnpredictable/variableAverage and fairHard and fastLike someone bikini waxed 'em

-- Select One --Wide open layoutsRough rarely a factorAbout averageNarrow with high roughBowling alley width and US Open rough

-- Select One --You gotta make big mistakes to hit the water featuresWe should be able to avoid the PacificEveryone should pack an extra sleeve of ballsEveryone should pack an extra dozen ballsThe course employs a full-time scuba diver

-- Select One --Sand is nice, perfect, groomedSome bunker care inconsistentTendency to plug or fried eggPoor sand - happy just to get out in oneSomeone should have the grounds crew shot

-- Select One --Most in the heart of the greenSeveral tough placements, but fairIt seems a lot of pins are “tucked”Just aim at the middle and try to two-puttThree words: Sunday … At … Augusta

-- Select One --Little or none – let’s get seriousWhen thirsty – let’s be realisticA few – let’s have some funPlenty – let’s forget the scoresToo much – let’s have someone else drive the cart

-- Select One --Little-to-no nightly drinkingModerate alcohol with dinnersSignificant nightly drinkingEnough that we’ll lie about it the next day“Just don’t talk so loud!”

-- Select One --No money in playA couple small betsEnough to make putts interestingEnough to make putts nerve rackingTwice as much as I’ll tell my wife

-- Select One --We’re just here for the golf!!Some friendly in-room poker will be the normA little light casino action will be the normNearby native casinos are sending shuttles to pick us upDon’t let the golf get in the way of our blackjack!

-- Select One --The use of chewing tobacco will be liberalCigar smoke will surround us like a cloudColorful language will permeate the airwavesA little of everything – to each his ownWe’re all choir boys with no vices

-- Select One --We’re spreading four rounds over four daysA few diehards will throw a couple 36 hole days in thereEveryone's going to play a 36 hole day sometimeWe’ll play 36 every day – we’re here to play golf!

-- Select One --We won’t use caddiesOur caddies will offer expert adviceThe caddies will be hit-and-missWho cares, they’re just carrying my bagA caddie’s untimely comment will cause someone to go to blows

-- Select One --PUTT IT OUT!!!!!Inside the leather is ‘good’Inside three feet is ‘good’If you’re struggling, others will take pityAnything someone will give you is fine

-- Select One --We don’t call them Mulligans, we call them “hitting three”A Mulligan on the first tee onlyOne Mulligan per roundOne Mulligan per nine holesUnlimited Mulligans so everyone has fun

-- Select One --Everyone is in tip-top shapeMost people will be sore by day threeMany will have old injuries bother themSome players will have to withdrawSomeone will need to be carried off a course

-- Select One --The focus will be on the golf tripSomeone may have to respond to a family issueSomeone may get distracted by a work issueSeveral individuals will miss some golf for some reasonNo one will be able to “disconnect” from home

Trever E will get stuck hanging out with his family

Mark T will call the night before and say he’s not coming

Bob M will bait Brian G into a long-drive exhibition

Steven S will spend a total of 31 hours playing poker

The airline will lose Mark H’s clubs … again

Big Al will confess to the truth about his nickname

Pete M’s longest drive* will be 217 yards (* = wind aided)

Doug A’s back will actually explode mid-swing

Mike C will spend his cash on a bottle of 1977 Chateau Lafite

Dan A will be wearing the Pink Hat of Shame by day 3

Phil G will play fine, but card a 14 on one par 3

One of the Canadians will initiate a drinking contest one night