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Fourth on the points list is Chad Campbell, a rising star but streaky. Fifth is David Toms, who missed both the U.S. Open and the British Open with a bad back. Second on the list is Phil Mickelson, who has a seriously checkered history at the Ryder Cup and whose psyche is still questionable after his U.S. Open meltdown.

What's desperately needed is for one of the 7-through-12 guys to prove himself with a serious challenge at the PGA next month, or, better yet, for a proven vet or a guy with a decent pedigree to find his game. In the latter category, Davis Love III has been AWOL since the match play championship in the winter, Fred Couples AWOL since his putter let him down badly at the Masters, Captain Tom Lehman hasn't won in five years and hasn't played well since a hot streak during the winter months, and Justin Leonard has so far had his worst year ever as a pro. Other decently pedigreed players who would be welcome if they step up their games are Stewart Cink (currently 18th on the points list), Billy Mayfair (19th), Scott Verplank (21st), Ben Curtis (23rd), Steve Stricker (25th), Jeff Maggert (26th), or even aging proven competitors such as Paul Azinger or Corey Pavin or, if he gets his head and swing right again, the intimidating John Daly.

But please, won't somebody with some star power step up to the plate? If we can't make the world behave in foreign affairs, can't we at least find a victory in a realm where rules and honor are sacrosanct?

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