Editor’s note: Adam Wallace is a media assistant for the Nationwide Tour.
This week, Wallace will size up the field and provide his top five players going into the tournament, based on factors such as the player’s strengths, the course setup, recent performances, etc. POWER RANKINGS: After a two-week break, the Nationwide Tour picks up play this week at the 27th BMW Charity Pro-Am in the Carolinas. This is the only Nationwide Tour event where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Nationwide Tour professionals in a four-day better-ball competition over three courses. Amateurs, celebrities and pros rotate between Brights Creek Golf Club (N.C.), Carolina Country Club (S.C.) and Thornblade Club (S.C.), which is the host course on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advancing to play Sunday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The cut is after 54 holes this week as opposed to the typical 36-hole cut. Last year, had a convincing three-stroke win over Roger Tambellini. Mathis went on to earn his 2009 PGA TOUR card by finishing No. 14 on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list. So far this year, Mathis has made nine of 11 cuts and is 111th in the FedExCup standings. The field of 168 players is deep consisting of seven of the eight tournament winners this year. With all that said, let’s see who Wallace thinks can succeed in the 2009 Athens Regional Foundation Classic. Shop your favorite brand name golf equipment and accessories at SHOP.PGATOUR.COM
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