Last Updated on May 30, 2023 8:50 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is an annual golf event held at the prestigious Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus in 1976, the tournament has become a staple on the PGA Tour schedule and is known for its powerful field and demanding course.
Muirfield Village Golf Club
Muirfield Village is a par 72 course that stretches over 7,543 yards. Designed by Jack Nicklaus himself, the track is known for its demanding layout, which requires precision and strategy from players. In addition, the course features undulating greens and numerous water hazards, making it a true test of skill for even the best golfers in the world.
The 2022 Memorial Tournament had an exciting finish, with Billy Horschel emerging as the winner after a thrilling playoff. The defending champion will undoubtedly try to repeat his success in 2023, but he will face stiff competition in a field full of talented golfers. Moreover, he is not currently among the TOP 10 favorites to win the tournament.
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday – Info
When:
Thursday, Jun 01 – Ohio, USA
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- Scottie Scheffler +620
- Jon Rahm +710
- Patrick Cantlay +950
- Rory Mcilroy +1200
- Xander Schauffele +1250
- Viktor Hovland +1825
- Collin Morikawa +2200
- Tyrrell Hatton +2400
- Jason Day +2500
- Justin Thomas +2600
Main contenders
The Memorial Tournament, one of the premier tournaments on the PGA Tour, always attracts a large number of players. Some of the top contenders to watch out for in 2023 include:
Scottie Scheffler
This golfer has been in excellent form recently, with multiple top-10 finishes in recent months. His accurate iron play and powerful putting make him a serious threat at Muirfield Village.
While it would be unfair to count on him continuing to deliver as often as he has, Scheffler comes in on the heels of a streak of back-to-back T5-T2-T3s over several weeks. He also completed his last visit to Muirfield Village solo in third in 2021.
Jon Rahm
As a former Memorial Tournament winner, this golfer knows what it takes to conquer Muirfield Village. His experience and knowledge of the course will be invaluable in adding another trophy to his collection.
Although a forgettable T50 at Oak Hill was frustrating, this season, the four-time major champion’s May has been comparatively stress-free. He leads in other stats, adjusted scoring, and the FedExCup. He has also been a Memorial champion (2020).
Patrick Cantlay
Known for his consistency and ability to get results, this golfer has the mental toughness to succeed in the Memorial Tournament. In addition, this player has remained at the top of the world rankings for several months.
Patrick Cantlay leads all-time Muirfield Village earnings while Tiger Woods is absent. With two wins (2019, 2021), a T3, and a solo fourth, Cantlay has a 6-for-6 record. In addition, he has been steady as a rock the last few months, with nine consecutive top-25 finishes.
Tournament history
Aside from the title fight, the Memorial Tournament always has many interesting storylines. Some of the key storylines for 2023 are:
- The ongoing rivalry between the world’s best golfers, battling for position in the Official World Golf Rankings.
- The race for the FedExCup, with players looking to accumulate points and secure their spot in the season-ending Tour Championship.
- The fight for the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Award, given to the best player of the year on the PGA Tour, is often influenced by his performance in such important events as the Memorial Tournament.
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