Golf Picks and Betting Preferences for The Memorial Tournament
The Memorial Tournament is set to return to Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village Golf Club, with Scottie Scheffler aiming to defend his title. However, Scheffler, who has historically excelled when leading the field in Strokes Gained: Approach, failed to win at the recent Charles Schwab Challenge despite maintaining this lead. Instead, it was Ben Griffin who claimed victory, rallying to clinch his first solo PGA Tour win after a playoff in the Zurich Classic.
Scheffler remains the favorite for this year's tournament, priced at 3-1. Collin Morikawa, who has finished runner-up twice at the Memorial and won here as a teenager, follows closely at 16-1. Xander Schauffele, recovering from a rib injury, and Justin Thomas, a past runner-up at Muirfield Village, are also strong contenders at 18-1 and 18-1, respectively.
Bud Cauley, Matti Schmid, Tommy Fleetwood, and Viktor Hovland are among the other notable figure in this year's 72-player field. Last week's winner, Ben Griffin, enters the tournament as a long shot at 65-1.
The Memorial Tournament, founded by Nicklaus in 1976, is renowned for honoring golfing legends each year. This year, Nicklaus' wife, Barbara, is the event's honoree. The tournament is renowned for its demanding course layout, characterized by challenging rough, undulating greens, and strategically placed bunkers.
The 7,569-yard par-72 course will once again test players' abilities, with the four par-5s providing the greatest opportunity for scoring. The course's demanding nature necessitates a balanced game, characterized by accurate driving, strong iron play, and effective scrambling and putting.
Persistent rain is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially making the course more scoreable on Thursday. Clear conditions are forecasted for the weekend, but wind could affect play, particularly on Saturday.
The Memorial Tournament has a rich history, with past champions such as Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Rose, and Matt Kuchar in this year's field. However, it is a new year, and a new champion will emerge at this renowned event.
College football odds may be more appetizing for some, but for golf enthusiasts, the Memorial Tournament promises a thrilling battle. Scottie Scheffler, priced at 3-1, is the favorite, while Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffle, Justin Thomas, Bud Cauley, Matti Schmid, Tommy Fleetwood, and Viktor Hovland also boast impressive credentials in this year's college football-like tournament at Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village Golf Club.
