Final Series Golf 2014: Updated Predictions and Race to Dubai Rankings

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Published: November 9, 2014

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Following the WGC-HSBC Masters, the Final Series is down to its final two events.  The Series is a four-tournament points-based competition that essentially represents the European Tour's version of the FedEx Cup, and with two events remaining, the list of potential winners is quickly dwindling.

Following Bubba Watson's victory at Sheshan International Golf Club, there has been little movement at the top of the Race to Dubai standings.  Points leader Rory McIlroy maintains a sizable cushion despite being idle the past two events.  Now returning to the field, McIlroy figures to be the heavy favorite to take home the biggest slice of the $5 million Final Series pie.

However, there is still time for golfers to close the gap at the Turkish Airlines Open and the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.  Examining the updated points rankings, let's take a look at some of the top contenders and predict the potential order of finish.



 

Predicted Winner: Rory McIlroy



McIlroy has taken the throne as the clear-cut top player in the world, ascending to the No. 1 ranking and earning Golf Magazine's Player of the Year title.  Because the Race to Dubai rankings are cumulative, McIlroy's success on the European Tour this year, which includes a win and two second-place finishes, has earned him a massive lead over the rest of the competition.

With three wins and seven top-10 finishes in his past eight starts, including a pair of major victories at the Open Championship and PGA Championship, McIlroy is the hottest golfer in the world at the moment.  The 25-year-old has missed the past two events to resolve a court case with his former management company, but given his recent form, expecting a major drop-off seems foolish.

Following a third-place finish at the HSBC Champions, McDowell should move near the top of the points rankings.  Though ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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