Expert Picks: The Honda Classic

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T.J. Auclair
PGATOUR.com Interactive Producer
Pick: Camilo Villegas
I can't believe that this guy hasn't won on the PGA TOUR yet. Just can't believe it. Last season, Villegas lost in a four-way playoff at The Honda Classic, which was eventually won by Mark Wilson. Seeing as the tournament is being played in South Florida, there should be a large contingent of South Americans there to cheer on one of their heroes. Villegas was born to be a superstar and in order for that star to grow he's got to break through and get that first win. This would be a great week for that.

Lauren Deason
PGATOUR.com Editorial Coordinator
Pick: Luke Donald
A former champion at The Honda Classic, Donald made his 2008 debut on the PGA TOUR a few weeks ago with an impressive tie for third at the Northern Trust Open. After just two weeks on TOUR, the Englishman is already ranked 31st in FedExCup standings and sits in 16th place in the Official World Golf Ranking. Look for this accomplished painter to draw a few low numbers on the scorecard this week..

Melanie Hauser
PGATOUR.com Correspondent
Pick: Boo Weekley
This is a tough one. Hard not to pick Justin Leonard. Hard not to pick Boo. Hard to overlook an up-and-comer like Steve Marino. All of them are playing great -- Boo with three top 9s in the last four tournaments -- Leonard with a similar record and Augusta on his mind; Marino (thought about him last week and didn't pick him) coming off a second place. Came down to one simple point -- Boo was right there last year and lost in a playoff.

Dave Lagarde
PGATOUR.com Correspondent
Pick: Steve Marino
Coming off a runner-up finish in Mexico and headed to a tournament that changes venues like a golfer changes socks. Few are familiar with the tough test that awaits them at PGA National, a fact that levels the playing field.

John Maginnes
PGATOUR.com Contributor
Pick: Jonathan Byrd
PGA National is quite similar to the courses that Jonathon practices on up north on I-95 in Georgia. Furthermore, his play early in the week at the Accenture Match Play would have been more than enough to put him near the top of any stroke play leader board. With a cooperative putter and the ability to drive his golf ball into PGA National's narrow fairways watch for the dapper one to play well in the sunshine this week.

Win McMurry
Host, PGA TOUR Today
Pick: Luke Donald
The 2006 champion finished tied for third a couple weeks ago at Riviera in his first start of the season. In his second start in '08, this Englishman didn't fair quite as well in match play, but still advanced to round two. Donald's back on the East Coast in his adopted hometown of Palm Beach Gardens, and is anxious to get back into the winner's circle.

Scott Pianowski
The Fantasy Insider
Pick: Luke Donald
He won this event in 2006 (albeit on a different course) and last year's run was better than it looked (Donald played very well for three days after an opening-round 77). He's never missed a check in four Honda Classic appearances; the comeback starts now.

Dave Shedloski
PGATOUR.com Senior Correspondent
Pick: Luke Donald
Won The Honda Classic two years ago on another golf course. So what? We think he's fresh, and he can play target golf with anyone, which is what it takes on the Champion Course at PGA National.

Helen Ross
PGATOUR.com Chief of Correspondents
PIck: Robert Allenby
Robert Allenby tied for fifth at The Honda Classic last year. He comes back to south Florida this week playing well after a tie for seventh at the Northern Trust Open and sharing 12th at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. This could be a big week.

John Swantek
PGA TOUR Productions Fantasy Insider
Pick: Robert Allenby
He has too much talent not to have won on TOUR in four years and more than 150 starts. During that time, he's been in the top ten 37 times. I think the Aussie is tired of hearing that stat, and is intent on reversing it. If his always-inconsistent putter cooperates, he'll be right there.