The approach game was quintessential Scheffler, as he ranked first in strokes gained/approach the green, gaining a remarkable 13-plus strokes on the field. He also topped the field in greens in regulation.
In one of the smallest contingents in the history of the Memorial Tournament, just two Australians will tee it up at Jack Nicklaus’ prestigious event at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
While it’s a nice thought to assume Schauffele is going to win at a Scheffler-like clip after his PGA Championship triumph, it’s much easier said than done.
This week marks Matsuyama’s 10th anniversary of his maiden PGA Tour victory at the Memorial Tournament in 2014, an event hosted by golf legend Nicklaus. From the breakthrough a decade ago, Matsuyama has since cemented his stature as Asia’s most decorated golfer.
Memorial Park, adjacent to the first tee at Muirfield Village Golf Club, was a place of sombre reflection as PGA Tour players, caddies, Memorial and tour officials and others in the golf business remembered the life of Grayson Murray.
Billy Horschel hit two greens in regulation Thursday at the Memorial Tournament – or as many times as he hit his ball in a single stroke during a miserable round that had the defending champion fighting back tears in the aftermath.
Jack Nicklaus has always been a straight shooter. On the eve of his $30m Memorial tournament in Ohio this week, the 18-time Major champion is still taking aim with the best of them.
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