The loss of Tiger Woods didn't dramatically effect the buzz around the British Open last month. Four rounds of Greg Norman competing for the title, and Padraig Harrington's Tiger-esque bullets on Sunday, left me thinking the PGA Tour could survive the rest of the year without their big TV draw.

That feeling has changed.

I asked a few friends who I consider big sports fans -- but not necessarily golf followers -- if they knew when the PGA Championship started. No one got thet answer correct, and all were surprised the 90th PGA Championship tees off Thursday morning at Oakland Hill Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI, just outside of Detroit.

So, yeah, FYI: there's a golf major going on this weekend. Since I've been following golf I've never seen the buzz for a golfing major so low. Maybe that's because Brett Force One hasn't flown to Detroit yet? Maybe Favre will pick up golf? But obviously the biggest factor is the lack of Woods.

The British Open can hold it's own on the uniqueness and beauty of the courses and it's long history. The PGA Championship can not, which is unfortunate because there are many intriguing stories to follow, namely this being the last chance for a young gun to throw his name into the spotlight. Can Adam Scott, Anthony Kim, or even Sergio Garcia snag a major?

Here's the odds on the next major champion:

Phil Mickelson  9/1
Anthony Kim  16/1
Padraig Harrington  20/1
Sergio Garcia  20/1
Vijay Singh  20/1
Jim Furyk  20/1
Lee Westwood  20/1
Retief Goosen  25/1
Adam Scott  28/1
Kenny Perry  30/1
Geoff Ogilvy  33/1
John Daly  200/1
The Field  10/1

I'm stunned. Betters aren't throwing down lumps of cash on John Daly? In Detroit, close to his friend Kid Rock, he's certain to be well behaved.

Here are the guys I like to wait until Sunday night to party:

Anthony Kim One prediction I'm certain about, the PGA winner will be a first time major champion. And who better than Kim who's was quietly in the picture all week at Royal Birkdale. This course is more to his liking and comfort zone. Chances are I'll be picking him in each major until he's finally holding the trophy (or jacket).

K.J. Choi No one who's consistently near the top of the leaderboard gets less attention than K.J. He can force the attention with a win at Oakland Hills. Won't take too many big risks (looking at you, Phil) and is just a hot putting day away from his first major.

Robert Allenby I'm not one to pay too much attention to golfing statistics, but I like Allenby's odds based on his lead this year in greens in regulation. Oakland Hills CC will be fair, so one just needs to give themselves the most chances for birdies and put consistently above average. Allenby's the man for that.

Robert Karlsson No one has played better in the first three majors combined. Honest. He's the only player to finish in the Top 10 in this year's majors.

The Pick: Allenby

Who's your pick?