From Fort Worth, Texas, to Dublin, Ohio, the PGA Tour has moved north, and it’s time for a weekend at Jack’s.
Last year’s commemoration was unique. Jon Rahm’s game was all but locked down after he tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to withdraw after the third round, with the trophy finally going to Patrick Cantley, who was at Muirfield Village in his career Second victory.
Like most years, the field is loaded. World No. 3 Cameron Smith, Rory McIlroy, Zand Schauffele, Colin Morikawa and Victor Hofland joined Rahm and Cantlay.
The course has changed over the past few years, including resurfacing every green, adjusting 14 putting surfaces, and completely redoing the 15th hole.
golf course
Muirfield Village | Par 72 | 7,533 Yards
Panoramic view of the 16th hole during the final round of the Muirfield Village Golf Club Memorial Tournament on June 5, 2016 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
key data
Hits: Tee to Green: The Memorial’s final five winners move into this week’s top 14 in SG: Tee to Green this season.
Strokes Earned: Around the Greens/Scrambling: The short game is the key to Muirfield Village. Players who can’t avoid bogeying around the greens will struggle.
Data Golf Information
Of course suitable (Compare golf courses based on the extent of different golfer attributes, such as distance, to predict who will excel on each course – DataGolf): 1. Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead), 2. The Concession Golf Club, 3. Sea Island GC
trend: 1. Shane Lowry (last three starts: T-3, 13, T-23), 2. Cameron Smith (MC, T-21, T-13), 3. Rory McIlroy (2, 5, 8)
% chance to win (Based on course history, fit, trends, etc.): 1. Jon Rahm (7.3%), 2. Patrick Cantlay (5.3%), 3. Rory McIlroy (5.1%)
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Bet Preview
| player | odds |
| Jon Rahm | (+1000) |
| Rory McIlroy | (+1200) |
| Patrick Cantley | (+1500) |
| Sean Lowry | (+2000) |
| Jordan Spieth | (+2000) |
| Cameron Smith | (+2000) |
| Victor Hofland | (+2000) |
| Zander Schauffele | (+2000) |
| Colin Morikawa | (+2000) |
| Hideki Matsuyama | (+3000) |
Shane Lowry on the first tee in the practice round of the Augusta National Golf Club Masters.Photography: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
The Irish would be a popular choice, but for good reason. Lowry’s worst finish in six stroke play starts in 2022 is a T-23 (PGA Championship). The first 5 of these three weeks end.
Key stats for this season
- SG: Tee to Green: 23rd
- SG: ATG / Scrambling: 126th / 1st
2021 Commemorative Completion: T-6
Betting Considerations: Complete (+2000), Top 10 (+230)
Rory McIlroy makes a putt on the 10th green in the first round of the 2022 PGA Championship. (Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)
At some point, you’d think McIlroy’s performance would lead to victory. Second in the Masters, fifth in Wells Fargo and eighth in the PGA.
Key stats for this season
- SG: Tee to Green: 3rd
- SG: ATG/Scrambling: 38th/35th
2021 Commemorative Completion: T-18
Betting Considerations: Thoroughly (+1200)
Cameron Young reacts to an eagle putt on the 17th hole during the third round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at South Hills Country Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Just like Scheffler, be careful when Young takes his first win. His last three games: T-3, T-2, T-3.
Key stats for this season
- SG: Tee to Green: 14th
- SG: ATG / Scrambling: 74th / 37th
2021 Commemorative Completion: Not applicable
Betting Considerations: Complete (+4000), Top 20 (+140)
Davis Riley hits the sixth tee in the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge.Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III – USA TODAY Sports
Since teeing off with Will Zalatoris at the Zurich Classic, Riley has four straight T-13s or better, including three top 10 finishes.
Key stats for this season
- SG: Tee to Green: 62nd
- SG: ATG / Scrambling: 119th / 120th
2021 Commemorative Completion: Not applicable
Betting Considerations: Complete (+5000), Top 20 (+175)
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