Fred Couples
The popular 48-year-old says his unpredictable back has been tender since he played 36 holes on June 2 while trying to qualify for the U.S. Open. But it's still nice to see him back at Canada's national championship after a 13-year absence.
Ken Duke
The Canadian Open has had its share of unheralded champions (remember Dudley Hart and Ken Green?) and maybe Duke will be the next. He's had two top-10s in his past four outings, including a runner-up finish at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee last Sunday.
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Anthony Kim
The Next Big Thing is a favourite this week, for good reason. The exciting 23-year-old American has all the tools required for Glen Abbey (or any other course), including length off the tee, and has two victories this year.
Richard S. Johnson
The 32-year-old Swede, a former professional skateboarder, rides into Canada with momentum. He won the U.S. Bank Championship last Sunday, his first career victory in North American.
Mike Weir
There are 19 Canadians in the field this week, but, for many fans in Canada, Weir is the only one who matters. They're no doubt hoping he moves up one spot from his stellar performance at Glen Abbey in 2004, when he lost in a playoff to Vijay Singh.
