So without further hedging I am going to go out on a limb and predict Phillips will win, not because he is better, but because in recent years the Idol voting has skewed pro-male, which I think will give him the slightest edge in what would otherwise be a dead heat.

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If they give him the job I'm sure they will give him the backing, because it will take time to turn things around.

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He played a really great Olympic Games and I think this will give him extra motivation and confidence.

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He will succeed of that I am sure, and the Russians will give him support.

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But I'm not sure how many people will give him kudos for doing what is his job.

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"He gives me advice and I will say every time I play with him I feel a lot better and give myself confidence, " Guan told the PGA Tour's official website.

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