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AT&T Byron Nelson: Top 10 power rankings at Trinity Forest

By Mike Randleman

DALLAS, TX - MAY 20: A general view of the clubhouse that overlooks the 18th hole during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club on May 20, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 20: A general view of the clubhouse that overlooks the 18th hole during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club on May 20, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 03: Henrik Stenson of Sweden plays his shot from the 16th tee during the second round of the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 03: Henrik Stenson of Sweden plays his shot from the 16th tee during the second round of the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

The Iceman could use a big week. The 43-year old hasn’t been able to quite get over the hump in 2019 despite some decent finishes.

Stenson has four top-30 finishes in 11 worldwide starts. He bounced back from three straight missed cuts in the Middle East to start the tear to make four of his next five. That’s five of six if you count a T18 at the Zurich Classic with partner Graeme McDowell.

The Swede makes his Trinity Forest debut this week.

He’s more of an aerial player equipped well for the routine PGA Tour layout. Still, he’s shown he can get it done on the links as seen in his 2016 Open Championship duel with Phil Mickelson.

No matter what style of course, good ball striking travels just about anywhere. He led the Tour last season in driving accuracy (75.19%), greens in regulation (73.51%) and strokes gained approach (.96 per round).

He’s first once again this season in SG approach (1.22).

Stenson isn’t the most efficient around the greens, but he’s the type of player who if given enough birdie looks will cash in enough to contend.

When playing at its toughest, this is a course that takes driver out of your hands in spots. That’s fine with Stenson who is renowned for his trusty 3-wood.

If it’s soft, that’s fine, too as he can take dead aim with his solid iron play.

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