Kann Advisory Group : GOLF: Masters Pool

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

GOLF: Masters Pool - Pick em' Carefully!

Been here all week in Augusta, GA., sorting through stats, bios and player performance charts in hopes of reaching a favorite to win this thing. Like all of us... I'm asked to pick a favorite or a handful of contenders. The more I talk... the more it changes. And the more I think.. the less inclined I am go with conventional wisdom.

His Time?

Picking Phil seems easy. But so did picking Ohio State, Pitt, Texas and Kansas... and my bracket turned into shambles in a hurry. In golf.... this has been the year of Mark Wilson and Jonathan Vegas and Gary Woodland and D.A. Points and Martin Laird. So given what we just witnessed in hoops... do it.... go against "chalk." Only 10 guys really have a chance to win, right? Ok... Anthony Kim's 40th in the world.. would it shock you to see him in green? Did you consider Immelman when he won.. or Zach when he won? Was Cabrera on your radar?

Great Putter - Big Key

I'm telling you... this VCU, Butler thing was a sign. It happened for you to win your Masters pool. So think Luke, or Kooch... Watney or Watson. Ernie's gotta win one at some point right? Whatever you do... don't let a Shell win cloud your thinking. Majors these days are a real "shell game"... and the pools too deep to be overly confident about anything.

All this being said.. there is one thing I will guarantee... Sunday's finale at Augusta will be far more compelling than Monday's NCAA final in Houston... with a whole lot more 3's made here... than there were there! Who's your pick?????? And why???? Thanks for reading.

3 comments:

AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Phil's my obvious pick along with Padraig. My long shots are Kaymer and Westwood. Who am I to say?
ReplyDelete
Replies
Rob PrittsApril 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM
With the strength of the young guns you would think they could pull one off but we all know experience there is key. I think Kuchar has a great opportunity if he gets on a roll.
ReplyDelete
Replies
AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Mickelson
Marino
Watney
Watson
1 of these guys WILL win
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Finding Success in Business - My Tip of the Week

In starting HTK MEDIA, joining LPGA as its Chief Communications Officer, and now leading Kann Advisory Group, I've learned more about daily organization and the importance of networking and business relationships than I had in all my years of working in television. Most people just go to work, do their job and head for home with little structure to their day. The good people come to work, create ideas and spend the day trying to make a difference - bringing others up in the process.

Tip - Be a "Difference-Maker." Business relationships that last are formed through using personal experiences to help build the brand of others. The key to keeping them? Confidence and delivering on the ideas you're selling. With all that, your brand sells itself.

The "Why" Behind This Blog

Sitting in the Golf Channel television studio back in 2010 during a lengthy rain delay, I decided that idle time needs a purpose. What could I do to put my experiences in front of an audience and help others become better? And thus ... a blog was born in between hosting a pre-game and post-game show.

First of all, these thoughts are my own.

I've spent twenty-five years in front of the camera as an anchor and network host at Golf Channel/NBC.

So aside from talking on TV, you might ask ..."what does this guy really know beyond teleprompters and make-up and what has he really done?" Good question ... here's the list:

* Leadership and Team Building
* Strategic Communications and Marketing
* Brand Management and Elevation
* Message and Content Development
* Traditional, Social and Digital Media Expansion
* Media Coaching and Presentation Skills Training
* Broadcast Talent, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador

I was blessed to spend an equally rewarding five-plus as Chief Communications Officer at the LPGA. I've seen plenty in the world of professional and collegiate sports, media, broadcast television and corporate communications. I've elevated the brands of blue chip corporations and senior executives through strategic messaging and delivering for them on stages in front of big audiences that matter to them.

In November 2016, I officially formed Kann Advisory Group with designs on using my experience to elevate people, brands and events through strategic media and marketing communications. For years, I've built and delivered creative messages and worked to lift the brand images of others. So... this is the place where I'll share my thoughts on what I've experienced traveling around the world building brands and delivering messages over the years.

"I get tremendous satisfaction from the creation and development of ideas that get results, strategic concepts that get people and brands noticed, and I will always push people to be better." Kraig Kann

I post about Media Messaging, Media Coaching, Individual Branding, Public Speaking, and other professional tips and personal stories that have helped me along my career path.

I'ts my belief that it's not just about finding a platform - its about building one and then using what you've built to do something special that adds value to others. I hope you enjoy and I always welcome your feedback.

Enjoy!

Kraig

I'm Glad to Have Helped