By Greg Robertson
ESPN Golf Online
Sunday, October 29

Details
When	Thursday-Sunday
Courses	Magnolia, Walt Disney Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Palm, Walt Disney Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Par/Yardage	Par 72; 7,190 yards (Magnolia) Par 72, 6,958 yards (Palm)
Purse	$3 million (Winner: $540,000)
1999 champion	Tiger Woods
Tournament record	26-under 262 (John Huston, 1992)
Television	Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (ESPN) Friday: Noon-4 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday: 3:30-5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Sunday: 4-6 p.m. ET (ABC)

The tournament

	Hole by hole Magnolia
	Hole	Par	Yards
	1	4	428
	2	4	417
	3	3	150
	4	5	552
	5	4	448
	6	3	195
	7	4	410
	8	5	614
	9	4	431
	Out	36	3655
	10	5	526
	11	4	385
	12	3	169
	13	4	375
	14	5	595
	15	3	203
	16	4	400
	17	4	427
	18	4	455
	In	36	3535
	Total	72	7190
	Key holes: There are lots of birdie chances on the Disney courses, so the key is to make them on the easier holes. Players must walk away from Nos. 13 and 14 with a pair of birdies, or they will be left behind. The 13th is a short par-4 which doglegs left. The only trouble are some fairway bunkers to catch stray drives. The 14th is a long par-5 with water in front of the green. But a good drive and layup should leave players with target practice with their wedges to the green.

The last time we saw Tiger Woods playing tournament golf, he was hitting a miraculous shot out of a fairway bunker to win the Canadian Open, his third straight victory and ninth of the season.

After five weeks off, he returned for the Presidents Cup last week, and now he begins the longest stretch of golf of his season. His schedule will take him to Spain, Thailand and Argentina, among other places.

It begins this week at Walt Disney World, and he has to like his chances. He is the defending champion, and also won the tournament in 1996 in his first season as a pro. And as a resident of Orlando, Woods will have the luxary of staying at home during the tournament.

While Woods will be the center of attention, but there are plenty of other storylines taking place at Disney World. At the top of the list is the top 30 on the money list, with the tournament marking the final opportunity to secure a spot in next week's Tour Championship.

Rocco Mediate is the man on the bubble, with $1,320,278 in earnings. Almost everyone within striking distance is in the field, and a strong finish by any of them could push Mediate out of next week's field. Of course, Mediate could also do some damage to players above him, like No. 28 Carlos Franco and No. 29 Bob May, who are both playing this week as well.

The other bubble worth attention is No. 125, the position players must reach to maintain their playing status for 2001 and avoid a trip to Q-School. Veteran Dan Forsman is in the spot this week, one that has proven lucky to players the past three weeks. Bradley Hughes, Tom Byrum and Bob Burns all had successful weeks as the player on the bubble and have moved up in the rankings.

If players hope to be successful at Disney, they must be prepared to make birdies. The first two rounds are played at two different courses -- Palm and Magnolia -- and both are designed for the tourists. Though toughened up for the pros -- and if the wind arrives, scoring can be difficult -- this event is basically a birdie festival.

In the past 14 years, nobody has won with a score higher than 16-under, with scores of at least 20-under needed to win in eight of those years.

Although this is the final week to qualify for the Tour Championship, those facing the top 125 bubble have another week to get to exempt status. While the top 30 will battle in Atlanta next week, the rest of the tour gets one more opportunity in Mississippi at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic.

A dozen players to watch
Dan Forsman: He may not draw the attention of many fans, but lots of players will watch the man onthe bubble this week. At No. 125 on the money list, he is the target for those below.

Carlos Franco: His double-eagle and thumping of Hal Sutton in Sunday singles at the Presidents Cup should have him in a positive frame of mind. At No. 28, he is probably safe for the Tour Championship, but a good week couldn't hurt.

Scott Hoch: The man on the outside looking in. Hoch is No. 31 on the money list. The Orlando residents will be playing on familiar ground, and he should feel good after a tie for 11th last year.

John Huston: Next to Tiger Woods, the player to beat this week is Huston. He's coming off a win last week in Tampa and has won at Disney twice, including a record 26-under performance in 1992. Five of his six tour wins have come in Florida.

Franklin Langham: Tied for third last year behind some guys named Woods and Els, so his likes the courses. Although still searching for his first victory, Langham is having a career year. At No. 23 on the money list, already in next week's Tour Championship.

Davis Love III: Played as well as anybody at the Presidents Cup, going 4-0 to match Stewart Cink for most points scored. Finished second at this event in 1998. With his distance, should be a huge factor if the putter continues to work.

Rocco Mediate: In a precarious position at No. 30 on the money list without much room to spare below. Tied for 17th at this event last year and would have been much higher except for a horrible Saturday round.

Chris Perry: Has only won one time, but contends often -- hence the nickname the ATM, since he cashes a lot of checks. At No. 32 on the money list, needs a solid week to work his way back up into the top 30.

Vijay Singh: Was that really Vijay Singh at the Presidents Cup? This week should go a long way to answering that question. His putting was horrible and his driving not much better. He needs a good week to get some confidence back in his swing.

Kirk Triplett: The journeyman having a breakout season was the breakout star at the Presidents Cup, finishing the week undefeated at 3-0-1. He's 12th on the money list and in the vicinity of a $2 million season. Seemed to make every putt inside 20 feet last week.

Mike Weir: The best player on the International team has turned his game on over the past month. He lost a playoff at Kingsmill and hasn't slowed down since. At 24th on the money list, already secure in his Tour Championship berth.

Tiger Woods: It's been six weeks since he's played a tour event, but he arrives with a three-tournament winning streak. He's the defending champion and a two-time winner at Disney, just a short drive from his home in Orlando.