Month: May 2025

50th Memorial Tournament

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50th Memorial Tournament presented by Workday

Muirfield Village Golf Club

Dublin, Ohio

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Thoughts on Chalk (odds via Bet365.com)

Scottie Scheffler (+280): This is his fourth event in four weeks. The song remains the same but unlike last week, he is the defending champion. No McIlroy again to bother.

Xander Schauffele (+1600): His final round has not been the issue. Finding form before the weekend is the next step to lifting a trophy.

Collin Morikawa (+1600): The new partnership should start delivering returns, especially at an event and course with excellent memories.

Justin Thomas (+1800): T18 is the best of his last five visits. Pass.

Patrick Cantlay (+2200): The only two-time winner playing. He runs well where he runs well.

Ludvig Aberg (+2500): Big ballpark is a perfect fit, again.

Tommy Fleetwood (+2500): Returning for the first time since 2017, the Englishman cashed T20 in 2024. The fact he didn’t enter from 2018 through 2023 suggests he’s not in love with the place.

Corey Conners (+3000): No Canadian has won this event, but he’s hit the top 20 twice in his last three visits (T20-MC-T13).

Viktor Hovland (+3000): Put a coin in the machine and hold on with both hands! This is not the week to be fighting with swing thoughts.

Others for Top 10, Top 20, or Top 40 action

Read my DFS DISH column for more thoughts. Here are a few others, not mentioned before, that should/can/might fill out cards (Matti Schmid was in here last week!)

Rickie Fowler for a top 20 is not the worst idea I’ve floated recently. … Christiaan Bezuidenhout should be hanging around the top of the board as well. … Byeong Hun An owns six T25 or better and has lost a playoff. … Andrew Novak keeps ticking along. … If Finau is dialed in, this week checks the boxes tee to green. … Max Greyserman is trending and has cashed in five straight.

NOW PLAYING:

Host CourseMuirfield Village Golf Club
Yards (per official scorecard):7,569 yards.
Par:72 (36-36).
Greens:L93-007 Bentgrass; 5,000 square feet.
Stimpmeter:13 feet and up.
Rough:Kentucky Bluegrass, Ryegrass, and fescue at 4 inches and growing.
Bunkers/Water Hazards/In-Play68/13/13
Architect(s):Jack Nicklaus and Desmond  Muirhead (1974); Jack Nicklaus (2020).
Defending Champion (event):Scottie Scheffler (-8)
Multiple Champion(s) Entered:Patrick Cantlay (2021, 2019)
Course Record (latest):61; John Huston (1996, Round 2).
72 Hole Tournament Record:268; Tom Lehman (1994).
Fact of the Week:Billy Horschel (not entered; hip surgery) is the only player in the last three events to post 10-under or better (-13, 2022).

Recent Winners

  • 2025 Season Winners
EventWinner
The SentryHideki Matsuyama
Sony Open in HawaiiNick Taylor
The American ExpressSepp Straka
Farmers Insurance OpenHarris English
AT&T Pebble BeachRory McIlroy
WM Phoenix OpenThomas Detry (first time)
The Genesis InvitationalLudvig Aberg
Mexico Open at VidantaWorldBrian Campbell (first time)
Cognizant ClassicJoe Highsmith (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalRussell Henley
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
Valspar ChampionshipViktor Hovland
Texas Children’s Houston OpenMin Woo Lee (first time)
Valero Texas OpenBrian Harman
89th Masters TournamentRory McIlroy (3)
RBC HeritageJustin Thomas
Zurich ClassicAndrew Novak/Ben Griffin (first time for both)
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonScottie Scheffler
Truist ChampionshipSepp Straka (2)
107th PGA ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (2)
CS ChallengeBen Griffin (2)

2024 Season Winners

EventWinner
The SentryChris Kirk
Sony Open in HawaiiGrayson Murray (Rest in Peace)
The American ExpressNick Dunlap (a)
Farmers Insurance OpenMatthieu Pavon (rookie)
AT&T Pebble BeachWyndham Clark (54 holes)
WM Phoenix OpenNick Taylor
The Genesis InvitationalHideki Matsuyama
Mexico Open at VidantaJake Knapp (rookie)
Cognizant ClassicAustin Eckroat (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalScottie Scheffler
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (2)
Valspar ChampionshipPeter Malnati
Texas Children’s Houston OpenStephan Jaeger (first time)
Valero Texas OpenAkshay Bhatia
88th Masters TournamentScottie Scheffler (3)
RBC HeritageScottie Scheffler (4)
Zurich ClassicRory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonTaylor Pendrith (first time)
Wells Fargo ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
106th PGA ChampionshipXander Schauffele
Charles Schwab ChallengeDavis Riley
RBC Canadian OpenRobert MacIntyre (first time)
The 49th Memorial TournamentScottie Scheffler (5)
124th United States OpenBryson DeChambeau
Travelers ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (6)
Rocket Mortgage ClassicCam Davis
John Deere ClassicDavis Thompson (first time)
Genesis Scottish OpenRobert MacIntyre (2)
152nd Open ChampionshipXander Schauffele (2)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
2024 Paris OlympicsScottie Scheffler (7)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
Wyndham ChampionshipAaron Rai (first time)
FedEx St. Jude ChampionshipHideki Matsuyama (2)
BMW ChampionshipKeegan Bradley
The TOUR ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (8)
  
FedEx Cup Fall 
Procore ChampionshipPatton Kizzire
Sanderson Farms ChampionshipKevin Yu (first time)
Black Desert ChampionshipMatt McCarty (first time)
Shriners Children’s OpenJT Poston
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPNico Echavarria
World Wide Technology ChampAustin Eckroat (2)
Butterfield Bermuda ChampRafa Campos (first time)
The RSM ClassicMaverick McNealy (first time)

One and Done – Spotter’s Game

1 player per event (plus a backup pick if your guy gets kidnapped on Wednesday night and doesn’t make it to the first tee Thursday).

1 use per year.

EventSelectionPlaceEarnings
The SentrySungjae Im3rd$1,360,000
Sony Open in HawaiiRussell HenleyT10195,025
The American ExpressAdam HadwinMC 
Farmers InsuranceJason DayT3252,080
AT&T Pebble BeachLudvig AbergWD 
WM Phoenix OpenRasmus HojgaardT12195,500
Genesis InvitationalWill ZalatorisT24168,857
Mexico OpenPatrick RodgersT2559,350
Cognizant ClassicDaniel BergerT2573,721
Arnold PalmerKeegan BradleyT5800,000
THE PLAYERSCollin MorikawaT10656,250
Valspar ChampionshipSepp StrakaT2855,844
Houston OpenAaron RaiMC 
Valero Texas OpenCorey ConnersT18113,050
89th MastersRory McIlroyWIN4,200,000
RBC HeritageScottie SchefflerT8540,000
Zurich ClassicKurt KitayamaMC 
Byron NelsonSi Woo KimT15136,719
Truist ChampionshipTommy FleetwoodT4826,667
107th PGA ChampionshipBryson DeChambeauT21,418,667
CS ChallengeJordan SpiethT3642,344

LAST WEEK – 79th Charles Schwab Challenge

The last three winners are Davis Riley, Emiliano Grillo, and Jason Kokrak.

Scheffler is in the field and is one of just 20 players from the top 50 OWGR playing.

The only downside is the $1.71 million winner’s share. Or, you could have burned him at RBC Heritage and earned 500k, like I did. (Editor’s note: Scheffler made 427,500 last week in Fort Worth).

Whatever.

THE CHOICE: Jordan Spieth – T36

I didn’t overthink DeChambeau, and I’m not overlooking Spieth.

I’d be pleased as punch for a top 5 and will settle for a top 10.

Hot garbage!

Others to consider: Daniel Berger – MC, Harry Hall – T6, JT Poston – T36, Brian Harman- T46

THIS Week – 50th Memorial Tournament

The seventh of eight Signature Events and the final Invitational, which means there is a cut!

With a purse bigger than the PGA Championship, and a field without Rory McIlroy, yeah, I’d fire Scheffler, but I don’t have to worry about that anymore! Scheffler did play well at Oakmont, albeit as an amateur in 2016, but winning back-to-back majors ain’t easy.

THE CHOICE: Hideki Matsuyama

Here we go! I gotta make sure I have a backup selection ready to go, too!

Since his victory to open the year at Kapalua, the Japanese star, who ran T8 here last year and T16 in 2023 on a very demanding design, has not produced another top-10 result. The 2014 winner makes his 12th start and should be comfortable in central Ohio.

Others to consider: Patrick Cantlay, Corey Conners, Ludvig Aberg, Denny McCarthy

79th Charles Schawb Challenge

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79th Charles Schwab Challenge

Colonial Country Club       

Fort Worth, Texas

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Thoughts on Chalk (odds via Bet365.com)

Scottie Scheffler (+230) is a stone-cold killer. I’m sorry I ever doubted him last week. While the field was crumbling later in the day on Sunday, he was getting stronger. If he chooses to win this week, he shall. It’s up to the individual to fade or follow. The contrarians will point out he’s never won three starts in a row in his career.

Daniel Berger (+2000) is a former champion here, one thing Scheffler is not. T33 or better in every event this season, his only top 10 at CCC is his victory.

Tommy Fleetwood (+2200) will be happy he doesn’t have to navigate 7,600-plus yards. A win this week would match Sergio Garcia from 2001 as the only player this century to win his first TOUR event at CCC.

Hideki Matsuyama (+2500) missed the cut last week and will be tuning up for Memorial next week, site of his first win on TOUR.

Jordan Spieth (+2500) is the all-time money leader and owns the best scoring average of anyone in the field. The 2016 winner has three other T2 paydays from eight top-10 finishes.

Harris English (+2800): Three times in the top 10 from six visits, he’s never cashed worse than T30. After running T2 last week, he’s hit the podium at QHC and Torrey Pines, two of the roughest and toughest on TOUR.

Maverick McNealy (+3300) was cruising along last week in Charlotte until making just one birdie on Sunday (T33). He won’t mind a course that’s 300 yards shorter, either.

Aaron Rai (+3300) will enjoy the Bentgrass greens that are not very difficult to navigate. Hitting a ton of fairways and GIR, the Englishman should contend.

J.T. Poston (+3500) threw away a few hundred thousand dollars closing at Quail Hollow Club. He only squared four bogeys before adding six in the final round. If he’s in the top six in fairways and greens again this week, he’ll peg another top result.

Others for Top 10, Top 20, or Top 40 action

Read my DFS DISH column for more thoughts. Here are a few others, not mentioned before, that should/can/might fill out cards:

Dallas resident Si Woo Kim (+4500) has another home game and is a menace tee to green. … Ryan Gerard did not go unnoticed in my weekly game at Quail Hollow. … Taylor Moore is brewing again. … Sam Stevens should be ready. … Matt Wallace is free money inside the Top 40. … Matti Schmid has too many decent finishes recently to be ignored. … Playoff runner-up in 2023, Adam Schenk, qualified for the U.S. Open this week.

NOW PLAYING:

Host CourseColonial Country Club
Yards (per official scorecard):7,289 yards.
Par:70 (35-35).
Greens:007XL Bentgrass; 5,000 square feet.
Stimpmeter:12 feet
Rough:TifTuff Bermuda at 3 inches and growing
Bunkers/Water Hazards/In-Play64/4/6
Architect(s):John Bredemus & Perry Maxwell (1936); Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner (2023 summer).
Defending Champion (event):Davis Riley
Multiple Champion(s) Entered:None
Course Record (latest):61; Kevin Na (2018).
72-Hole Tournament Record:259; Zach Johnson (2010).
Fact of the Week:Only Davis Riley has posted 10-under or better in the last three events.

Recent Winners

  • 2025 Season Winners
EventWinner
The SentryHideki Matsuyama
Sony Open in HawaiiNick Taylor
The American ExpressSepp Straka
Farmers Insurance OpenHarris English
AT&T Pebble BeachRory McIlroy
WM Phoenix OpenThomas Detry (first time)
The Genesis InvitationalLudvig Aberg
Mexico Open at VidantaWorldBrian Campbell (first time)
Cognizant ClassicJoe Highsmith (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalRussell Henley
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
Valspar ChampionshipViktor Hovland
Texas Children’s Houston OpenMin Woo Lee (first time)
Valero Texas OpenBrian Harman
89th Masters TournamentRory McIlroy (3)
RBC HeritageJustin Thomas
Zurich ClassicAndrew Novak/Ben Griffin (first time for both)
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonScottie Scheffler
Truist ChampionshipSepp Straka (2)
107th PGA ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (2)

2024 Season Winners

EventWinner
The SentryChris Kirk
Sony Open in HawaiiGrayson Murray (Rest in Peace)
The American ExpressNick Dunlap (a)
Farmers Insurance OpenMatthieu Pavon (rookie)
AT&T Pebble BeachWyndham Clark (54 holes)
WM Phoenix OpenNick Taylor
The Genesis InvitationalHideki Matsuyama
Mexico Open at VidantaJake Knapp (rookie)
Cognizant ClassicAustin Eckroat (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalScottie Scheffler
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (2)
Valspar ChampionshipPeter Malnati
Texas Children’s Houston OpenStephan Jaeger (first time)
Valero Texas OpenAkshay Bhatia
88th Masters TournamentScottie Scheffler (3)
RBC HeritageScottie Scheffler (4)
Zurich ClassicRory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonTaylor Pendrith (first time)
Wells Fargo ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
106th PGA ChampionshipXander Schauffele
Charles Schwab ChallengeDavis Riley
RBC Canadian OpenRobert MacIntyre (first time)
The 49th Memorial TournamentScottie Scheffler (5)
124th United States OpenBryson DeChambeau
Travelers ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (6)
Rocket Mortgage ClassicCam Davis
John Deere ClassicDavis Thompson (first time)
Genesis Scottish OpenRobert MacIntyre (2)
152nd Open ChampionshipXander Schauffele (2)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
2024 Paris OlympicsScottie Scheffler (7)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
Wyndham ChampionshipAaron Rai (first time)
FedEx St. Jude ChampionshipHideki Matsuyama (2)
BMW ChampionshipKeegan Bradley
The TOUR ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (8)
  
FedEx Cup Fall 
Procore ChampionshipPatton Kizzire
Sanderson Farms ChampionshipKevin Yu (first time)
Black Desert ChampionshipMatt McCarty (first time)
Shriners Children’s OpenJT Poston
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPNico Echavarria
World Wide Technology ChampAustin Eckroat (2)
Butterfield Bermuda ChampRafa Campos (first time)
The RSM ClassicMaverick McNealy (first time)

One and Done – Spotter’s Game

1 player per event (plus a backup pick if your guy gets kidnapped on Wednesday night and doesn’t make it to the first tee Thursday).

1 use per year.

EventSelectionPlaceEarnings
The SentrySungjae Im3rd$1,360,000
Sony Open in HawaiiRussell HenleyT10195,025
The American ExpressAdam HadwinMC 
Farmers InsuranceJason DayT3252,080
AT&T Pebble BeachLudvig AbergWD 
WM Phoenix OpenRasmus HojgaardT12195,500
Genesis InvitationalWill ZalatorisT24168,857
Mexico OpenPatrick RodgersT2559,350
Cognizant ClassicDaniel BergerT2573,721
Arnold PalmerKeegan BradleyT5800,000
THE PLAYERSCollin MorikawaT10656,250
Valspar ChampionshipSepp StrakaT2855,844
Houston OpenAaron RaiMC 
Valero Texas OpenCorey ConnersT18113,050
89th MastersRory McIlroyWIN4,200,000
RBC HeritageScottie SchefflerT8540,000
Zurich ClassicKurt KitayamaMC 
Byron NelsonSi Woo KimT15136,719
Truist ChampionshipTommy FleetwoodT4826,667
107th PGA ChampionshipBryson DeChambeauT21,418,667

LAST WEEK – 107TH PGA Championship

If you saved Rory McIlroy for his “home” event in the States, bravo, and good luck! DEAR GOD WHO SAW THAT COMING??? Look, that’s precisely what Scheffler NEVER DOES.

If you believe that Xander Schauffele will win back-to-back Wanamaker trophies, I won’t stop you. Closed again with 68, it’s coming, I hope it arrives at Oakmont.

Justin Thomas arrives after winning and finishing T2 in his last two Signature Events. The boom-bust of the top players last week was absolutely something. I’m glad I swerved it, FOR ONCE.

Oh, and Scottie Scheffler is playing this week. Yeah…

So are 99 of the top 100.

THE CHOICE: Bryson DeChambeau – T2

I was disappointed to see the PGA of America have a total prize pool LESS THAN A SIGNATURE event in their, ahem, SIGNATURE EVENT!

I don’t have to think about him again this season!

THIS Week – 79th Charles Schwab Challenge

The last three winners are Davis Riley, Emiliano Grillo, and Jason Korkak.

Scheffler is in the field and is one of just 20 players from the top 50 OWGR playing.

The only downside is the $1.71 million winner’s share. Or, you could have burned him at RBC Heritage and earned 500k, like I did.

Whatever.

THE CHOICE: Jordan Spieth

I didn’t overthink DeChambeau, and I’m not overlooking Spieth.

I’d be pleased as punch for a top 5 and will settle for a top 10.

Others to consider: Daniel Berger, Harry Hall, JT Poston, Brian Harman

107th PGA Championship

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For the second time, the PGA Championship heads to the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

107th PGA Championship

Quail Hollow Club     

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Thoughts on Chalk (odds via Bet365.com)

Scottie Scheffler (+400): It’s time to split hairs! A fantastic week on an easy track should fill, checks notes, No. 1 player in the world full of confidence. Ha. If he finished second two weeks ago in Texas, would you feel any different entering this week? He’s never played Quail Hollow on his own ball, besides singles in an 0-3-1 2022 Presidents Cup, which feels like ages ago. Learning a new course while others have prior knowledge is a strike against. He will continue his top-10 proficiency but I don’t think he’s worth the gamble at this number.

Rory McIlroy (+450): He is. Four times a winner in Charlotte, twice a winner of the event, and the only man with a chance to win the Grand Slam this season, nobody has more than his three wins on TOUR in 2025.

Bryson DeChambeau (+700): This week and Oakmont he needs to be in every lineup and sprinkled in every betting window. Already a winner in North Carolina last summer at Pinehurst No. 2, his power is the clear separator.

Jon Rahm (+1800): Lightly raced here, he’s not my flavour this week, regardless of his prodigious talent.

Xander Schauffele (+2000): He’s cashed second twice the last two times Quail Hollow has hosted an event. He’s also the event defending champion. I think his game is a better fit for Oakmont, but I’m not dismissing him this week. At all.

Justin Thomas (+2000): Hotter than Las Vegas in August, the winner at the RBC Heritage and runner-up last week at the Philadelphia Cricket Club has been beaten by only Sepp Straka in his last two events. Oh, and he won his first major here in 2017.

Collin Morikawa (+2200): With two solo second place finishes, he was not satisfied. With a new caddie on the bag, let’s see if the 2020 champion from TPC Harding Park regains top gear. Too much golf course for my liking.

Ludvig Aberg (+2200): If Quail Hollow compares to Augusta National, and it does, I can’t ignore him, not with his power and fearlessness off the tee. Yep, it’s only his sixth major championship appearance.

Joaquin Niemann (+3300): A special exemption into the Masters didn’t cause him to fire. His record in golf’s biggest events is frankly shocking. And bad.

Tommy Fleetwood (+3300): The conditions suggest a slog and not many low scores. Perfect.

Hideki Matsuyama (+3500): He’s made the cut in 43 of 48 career majors, including 12 out of 12 at the PGA Championship. Bump up your investment and cash that top-40 ticket in your sleep.

Brooks Koepka (+4000): I’ll live in the now, man. What have you done for golf lately? Yeah, I know he’s won three of these!

Others for Top 10, Top 20, or Top 40 action

Read my DFS DISH column for more thoughts. Here are a few others, not mentioned before, that should/can/might fill out cards:

I can’t leave out Shane Lowry or Sepp Straka after last week. … I don’t think Jordan Spieth will win, but something is brewing there. … Sungjae is a course horse here and so is Denny McCarthy. … Max Homa is worth a punt at that number. … Seamus Power has posted solid results here in the past. … Victor Perez, the last man into the field has been quietly posting results in 2025.

NOW PLAYING:

Host CourseQuail Hollow Club
Yards (per official scorecard):7,626 yards.
Par:71 (36-35).
Greens:Poa Trivialis overseed; 6,578 square feet.
Stimpmeter:13 feet and up.
Rough:Ryegrass at 3 inches and growing
Bunkers/Water Hazards/In-Play61/4/7
Architect(s):George Cobb (1961); Tom Fazio (multiple, including before 2017 PGA Championship)
Defending Champion (event):Xander Schauffele
Multiple Champion(s) Entered:Brooks Koepka (3), Justin Thomas (2), Phil Mickelson (2), Rory McIlroy (2).
Course Record (latest):61; Rory McIlroy (2015).
72 Hole Tournament Record:Wyndham Clark 265 (-19, 2023).
Fact of the Week:Quail Hollow Club hosted the 2017 PGA Championship and the 2022 Presidents Cup.

Recent Winners

  • 2025 Season Winners
EventWinner
The SentryHideki Matsuyama
Sony Open in HawaiiNick Taylor
The American ExpressSepp Straka
Farmers Insurance OpenHarris English
AT&T Pebble BeachRory McIlroy
WM Phoenix OpenThomas Detry (first time)
The Genesis InvitationalLudvig Aberg
Mexico Open at VidantaWorldBrian Campbell (first time)
Cognizant ClassicJoe Highsmith (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalRussell Henley
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
Valspar ChampionshipViktor Hovland
Texas Children’s Houston OpenMin Woo Lee (first time)
Valero Texas OpenBrian Harman
89th Masters TournamentRory McIlroy (3)
RBC HeritageJustin Thomas
Zurich ClassicAndrew Novak/Ben Griffin (first time for both)
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonScottie Scheffler
Truist ChampionshipSepp Straka (2)

2024 Season Winners

EventWinner
The SentryChris Kirk
Sony Open in HawaiiGrayson Murray (Rest in Peace)
The American ExpressNick Dunlap (a)
Farmers Insurance OpenMatthieu Pavon (rookie)
AT&T Pebble BeachWyndham Clark (54 holes)
WM Phoenix OpenNick Taylor
The Genesis InvitationalHideki Matsuyama
Mexico Open at VidantaJake Knapp (rookie)
Cognizant ClassicAustin Eckroat (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalScottie Scheffler
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (2)
Valspar ChampionshipPeter Malnati
Texas Children’s Houston OpenStephan Jaeger (first time)
Valero Texas OpenAkshay Bhatia
88th Masters TournamentScottie Scheffler (3)
RBC HeritageScottie Scheffler (4)
Zurich ClassicRory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonTaylor Pendrith (first time)
Wells Fargo ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
106th PGA ChampionshipXander Schauffele
Charles Schwab ChallengeDavis Riley
RBC Canadian OpenRobert MacIntyre (first time)
The 49th Memorial TournamentScottie Scheffler (5)
124th United States OpenBryson DeChambeau
Travelers ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (6)
Rocket Mortgage ClassicCam Davis
John Deere ClassicDavis Thompson (first time)
Genesis Scottish OpenRobert MacIntyre (2)
152nd Open ChampionshipXander Schauffele (2)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
2024 Paris OlympicsScottie Scheffler (7)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
Wyndham ChampionshipAaron Rai (first time)
FedEx St. Jude ChampionshipHideki Matsuyama (2)
BMW ChampionshipKeegan Bradley
The TOUR ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (8)
  
FedEx Cup Fall 
Procore ChampionshipPatton Kizzire
Sanderson Farms ChampionshipKevin Yu (first time)
Black Desert ChampionshipMatt McCarty (first time)
Shriners Children’s OpenJT Poston
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPNico Echavarria
World Wide Technology ChampAustin Eckroat (2)
Butterfield Bermuda ChampRafa Campos (first time)
The RSM ClassicMaverick McNealy (first time)

The 107th PGA Championship Tournament Notables

  • The field of 156 includes 99 of the top 100 from the Official World Golf Rankings. Billy Horschel (hip surgery) is the only player missing.
  • The field is the only major championship that does not feature amateur players. 20 PGA of America Club Professionals are entered.
  • At age 50 in 2021, Phil Mickelson won his second PGA Championship and became the oldest major champion ever.
  • The youngest champion was Gene Sarazen (20 years old) in 1922.
  • This century, three players have won on debut. Shaun Micheel (2003, Oak Hill), Keegan Bradley (2011, Atlanta Athletic Club), and Collin Morikawa (2020 TPC Harding Park). Micheel is the only player in recent memory to earn his first PGA TOUR victory at this event.
  • There are 13 former champions in the field this week. The number was 14 before Vijay Singh withdrew on Monday.
  • In 2012, Rory McIlroy won by eight, the largest margin of victory in stroke play.
  • McIlroy is the last player to win the week before the PGA Championship (2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic (WGC-BI)).
  • In 2019, Koepka became the first wire-to-wire winner since 1983.
  • Jason Day, the 2015 champion, is the last international winner.
  • There have been five playoffs this century. Thomas won the last one in 2022.
  • After two rounds, the field will be cut to the top SEVENTY, plus any ties
  • The winner this week will take home 750 FedExCup points.
  • The total purse and winner’s share will be announced later this week.

One and Done – Spotter’s Game

1 player per event (plus a backup pick if your guy get kidnapped on Wednesday night and doesn’t make it to the first tee Thursday).

1 use per year.

EventSelectionPlaceEarnings
The SentrySungjae Im3rd$1,360,000
Sony Open in HawaiiRussell HenleyT10195,025
The American ExpressAdam HadwinMC 
Farmers InsuranceJason DayT3252,080
AT&T Pebble BeachLudvig AbergWD 
WM Phoenix OpenRasmus HojgaardT12195,500
Genesis InvitationalWill ZalatorisT24168,857
Mexico OpenPatrick RodgersT2559,350
Cognizant ClassicDaniel BergerT2573,721
Arnold PalmerKeegan BradleyT5800,000
THE PLAYERSCollin MorikawaT10656,250
Valspar ChampionshipSepp StrakaT2855,844
Houston OpenAaron RaiMC 
Valero Texas OpenCorey ConnersT18113,050
89th MastersRory McIlroyWIN4,200,000
RBC HeritageScottie SchefflerT8540,000
Zurich ClassicKurt KitayamaMC 
Byron NelsonSi Woo KimT15136,719
Truist ChampionshipTommy FleetwoodT4826,667

LAST WEEK – Truist Championship

Big field, big event, big problems on a brand-new (to these guys) course!

The cream continually rises to the top at these events, and I’ve burned quite a few of them already.

The no-cut feature will help. Or it will hurt watching four rounds of shitty play.

Justin Thomas is the defending event champion at the Quail Hollow Club for next week’s PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy is the landlord, owning four titles on the property. Scottie Scheffler is BACK. Xander Schauffele has been second twice in the last two events there.

I’m saving Schauffele for Oakmont.

Big fairways and a big putter? Ok, Tommy lad. Show me!

THE CHOICE: Tommy Fleetwood – T4

I had JT remorse on the weekend, but I reminded myself I just might need somebody inside the top 20 for the two events of the FedExCup Playoffs.

And then I cried myself to sleep after losing out on $2.1 million for the week.

And then I saw I had Shane Lowry listed as my next choice.

I’m really bad at this, sorry.

Others to consider: Shane Lowry T2, Patrick Cantlay T4, Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley

THIS Week – 107TH PGA Championship

If you saved Rory McIlroy for his “home” event in the States, bravo, and good luck!

If you believe that Xander Schauffele will win back-to-back Wanamaker trophies, I won’t stop you.

Justin Thomas arrives after winning and finishing T2 in his last two Signature Events.

Oh, and Scottie Scheffler is playing this week.

So are 99 of the top 100.

THE CHOICE: Bryson DeChambeau

Winning back-to-back U.S. Opens does not happen very often. I will ride my luck on his power and manic iron play to punish the field. The greens at Oakmont make this an easy choice.

I won’t even consider him at Royal Portrush.

I feel dirty, but I had Koepka in this spot two years ago at Oak Hill.

Others to consider: Outside of the guys listed above, Ludvig Aberg, Jason Day, and red-hot Mackenzie Hughes

Truist Championship

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Yep, they are NOT playing Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte!

This is the Wissahickon Course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club

Truist Championship

Philadelphia Cricket Club 

Wissahickon Course

Flourtown, PA

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Thoughts on Chalk (odds via Bet365.com)

Rory McIlroy (+450): Riding the best, in-form ball-striker against an elite Signature Event field on an unfamiliar course sans Scottie Scheffler (not entered) isn’t the dumbest plan I’ve seen. He has demonstrated the ability to turn on the heat and go before. Remember, he’s won this EVENT four times at the Quail Hollow Club, not the Philadelphia Cricket Club. It might not matter.

Collin Morikawa (+1400): Week No. 1 with a new caddy on a brand-new course? That would be a story. I’m going to let them get four rounds under their belts.

Justin Thomas (+1600): Smoke or satisfaction? Matt Minister returns to his bag this week as Joe Greiner heads to Morikawa’s stable. The return to normalcy should pay dividends.

Xander Schauffele (+1600): He will let his full bag loose this week. Not many are better on unfamiliar, classic courses. Check his U.S. Open record in this part of the world.

Ludvig Aberg (+1600): I won’t talk you out of him, but his profile suggests next week on 7,626 yards.

Patrick Cantlay (+1800): Another who has flourished in the East Coast/Mid-Atlantic region in the last eight years. His last victory on TOUR was the 2022 BMW Championship on a first-time course at the Wilmington Country Club.

Tommy Fleetwood (+2500): Just sign for a top 10 and take your money.

Russell Henley (+2500): Probably not his favorite grass, but he can get it around.

Jordan Spieth (+2500): See Fleetwood, Tommy. 62 last week, and he’s hitting it great.

Shane Lowry (+3300): He would join Schauffele as my second win ticket. Too good tee to green, and his form has been on point. The 118 bunkers will be decorations for him.

Others for Top 10, Top 20, or Top 40 action

Read my DFS DISH column for more thoughts. Here are a few others, not mentioned before, that should/can/might fill out cards:

Boring, boring, Sungjae Im (+4500) needs to be on the card beside Keegan Bradley (+5000). A patient plodder, Justin Rose (+6000), loves this part of the world. Keith Mitchell (+7500) took last week off, knowing he had a spot in this week’s event. Lucas Glover (+11000) is a proven commodity on Tillinghast tracks. Eric Cole (+10000) is free money.

NOW PLAYING:

Host CourseWissahickon Course
Yards (per official scorecard):7,119 yards.
Par:70 (35-35).
Greens:A1/A4 Bentgrass; 5,779 square feet.
Stimpmeter:13 feet.
Rough:Tall Fescue at 3 inches.
Bunkers/Water Hazards/In-Play118/1/6
Architect(s):A.W. Tillinghast (1922); Keith Foster (2013).
Defending Champion (event):Rory McIlroy
Multiple Champion(s) Entered:Rory McIlroy (4)
Course Record (latest):61; Set in the 2024 US Fourball.
72 Hole Tournament Record (Spring):First event at this course.
Fact of the Week:Any history from Quail Hollow Club will be useful NEXT WEEK for the 107th PGA Championship.

Recent Winners

  • 2025 Season Winners
EventWinner
The SentryHideki Matsuyama
Sony Open in HawaiiNick Taylor
The American ExpressSepp Straka
Farmers Insurance OpenHarris English
AT&T Pebble BeachRory McIlroy
WM Phoenix OpenThomas Detry (first time)
The Genesis InvitationalLudvig Aberg
Mexico Open at VidantaWorldBrian Campbell (first time)
Cognizant ClassicJoe Highsmith (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalRussell Henley
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
Valspar ChampionshipViktor Hovland
Texas Children’s Houston OpenMin Woo Lee (first time)
Valero Texas OpenBrian Harman
89th Masters TournamentRory McIlroy (3)
RBC HeritageJustin Thomas
Zurich ClassicAndrew Novak/Ben Griffin (first time for both)
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonScottie Scheffler

2024 Season Winners

EventWinner
The SentryChris Kirk
Sony Open in HawaiiGrayson Murray (Rest in Peace)
The American ExpressNick Dunlap (a)
Farmers Insurance OpenMatthieu Pavon (rookie)
AT&T Pebble BeachWyndham Clark (54 holes)
WM Phoenix OpenNick Taylor
The Genesis InvitationalHideki Matsuyama
Mexico Open at VidantaJake Knapp (rookie)
Cognizant ClassicAustin Eckroat (first time)
Arnold Palmer InvitationalScottie Scheffler
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (2)
Valspar ChampionshipPeter Malnati
Texas Children’s Houston OpenStephan Jaeger (first time)
Valero Texas OpenAkshay Bhatia
88th Masters TournamentScottie Scheffler (3)
RBC HeritageScottie Scheffler (4)
Zurich ClassicRory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
THE CJ CUP Byron NelsonTaylor Pendrith (first time)
Wells Fargo ChampionshipRory McIlroy (2)
106th PGA ChampionshipXander Schauffele
Charles Schwab ChallengeDavis Riley
RBC Canadian OpenRobert MacIntyre (first time)
The 49th Memorial TournamentScottie Scheffler (5)
124th United States OpenBryson DeChambeau
Travelers ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (6)
Rocket Mortgage ClassicCam Davis
John Deere ClassicDavis Thompson (first time)
Genesis Scottish OpenRobert MacIntyre (2)
152nd Open ChampionshipXander Schauffele (2)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
2024 Paris OlympicsScottie Scheffler (7)
3M OpenJhonattan Vegas
Wyndham ChampionshipAaron Rai (first time)
FedEx St. Jude ChampionshipHideki Matsuyama (2)
BMW ChampionshipKeegan Bradley
The TOUR ChampionshipScottie Scheffler (8)
  
FedEx Cup Fall 
Procore ChampionshipPatton Kizzire
Sanderson Farms ChampionshipKevin Yu (first time)
Black Desert ChampionshipMatt McCarty (first time)
Shriners Children’s OpenJT Poston
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPNico Echavarria
World Wide Technology ChampAustin Eckroat (2)
Butterfield Bermuda ChampRafa Campos (first time)
The RSM ClassicMaverick McNealy (first time)

Notables

  • The field of 72 includes 44 players from the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings, including nine of the top 10. Only Scheffler is absent.
  • This is the first PGA TOUR event on this course. Bernhard Langer (+1) won the 2016 Kaulig Companies Championship (Senior PLAYERS) here.
  • Playing 7,119 yards, only Pebble Beach and Waialae CC are shorter.
  • This is the second consecutive week on Bentgrass greens and the third to date.
  • The field will not be cut after 36 holes.

One and Done – Spotter’s Game

1 player per event (plus a backup pick if your guy gets kidnapped on Wednesday night and doesn’t make it to the first tee Thursday).

1 use per year.

EventSelectionPlaceEarnings
The SentrySungjae Im3rd$1,360,000
Sony Open in HawaiiRussell HenleyT10195,025
The American ExpressAdam HadwinMC 
Farmers InsuranceJason DayT3252,080
AT&T Pebble BeachLudvig AbergWD 
WM Phoenix OpenRasmus HojgaardT12195,500
Genesis InvitationalWill ZalatorisT24168,857
Mexico OpenPatrick RodgersT2559,350
Cognizant ClassicDaniel BergerT2573,721
Arnold PalmerKeegan BradleyT5800,000
THE PLAYERSCollin MorikawaT10656,250
Valspar ChampionshipSepp StrakaT2855,844
Houston OpenAaron RaiMC 
Valero Texas OpenCorey ConnersT18113,050
89th MastersRory McIlroyWIN4,200,000
RBC HeritageScottie SchefflerT8540,000
Zurich ClassicKurt KitayamaMC 
Byron NelsonSi Woo KimT15136,719

LAST WEEK – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

With only seven of the top players in the OWGR Top 50 entering, it’s time to have some fun. And by fun, I mean I have no idea who is going to win. I’m going to trust a hot Dallas resident who is coming off his best finish, on his own ball, two weeks ago at RBC Heritage. The 54-hole leader faded on Sunday to T8, but he will not have as deep of field to hold off this time around. He shared second two years ago and was T13 last year, so it’s clear he’s comfortable in the home game.

THE CHOICE: Si Woo Kim – T15

Others to consider: Sungjae Im, Ben An, Eric Cole, Ryan Gerard, Alejandro Tosti

Wrong Dallas resident. Wrong Dallas resident with a top 10 at RBC Heritage.

I was one week too early on Scheffler.

BECAUSE I SUCK.

THIS Week – Truist Championship

Big field, big event, big problems on a brand-new (to these guys) course!

The cream continually rises to the top at these events, and I’ve burned quite a few of them already.

The no-cut feature will help. Or it will hurt watching four rounds of shitty play.

Justin Thomas is the defending event champion at the Quail Hollow Club for next week’s PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy is the landlord, owning four titles on the property. Scottie Scheffler is BACK. Xander Schauffele has been second twice in the last two events there.

I’m saving Schauffele for Oakmont.

Big fairways and a big putter? Ok, Tommy lad. Show me!

THE CHOICE: Tommy Fleetwood

Others to consider: Shane Lowry, Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley