Opening Round Tee Times Begin: Thursday at 7:20 AM ET
Venue: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio
Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus (1974; multiple redesigns) Par: 72 |
Yardage: 7,571 yards
Venue Overview — Muirfield Village Golf Club
Muirfield Village remains one of the most demanding tests on the PGA TOUR. Jack Nicklaus’ signature layout emphasizes precision off the tee, elite iron play, and a short game capable of handling lightning‑fast, heavily contoured greens.
Course Characteristics:
- Narrow landing areas with thick, penal rough
- Firm, fast greens expected after a dry lead‑up
- Strategic bunkering guarding nearly every green complex
- Water hazards in play on 11 holes
- Strokes‑Gained Emphasis: Approach, Around‑the‑Green, Tee‑to‑Green
This is a ball‑striker’s championship — always has been, always will be.
Weather Conditions (June 4–7, 2026)
Thursday (Round 1)
- High: 78°F
- Wind: 8–12 mph SW
- Conditions: Mostly sunny, firming fairways
Friday (Round 2)
- High: 81°F
- Wind: 10–15 mph S
- Conditions: Warm, breezy, greens speeding up
Saturday (Round 3)
- High: 76°F
- Wind: 5–10 mph W
- Conditions: Cooler, ideal scoring weather
Sunday (Final Round)
- High: 80°F
- Wind: 10–14 mph SW
- Conditions: Sunny, firm, championship‑level difficulty
Expect increasing firmness as the week progresses — a classic Memorial setup.
Course Conditions
- Greens: Bentgrass, projected at 13+ on the Stimpmeter by the weekend
- Rough: 4.25–4.5 inches, thick and penal
- Fairways: Running firm, placing a premium on accuracy
- Bunkers: Recently refreshed, steep faces, difficult recoveries
This will be one of the toughest non‑major setups of the season.
Tournament History
The Memorial Tournament is one of the TOUR’s premier invitational events, known for elite fields and major‑championship‑caliber setups.
Recent Champions:
- 2025: Scottie Scheffler
- 2024: Scottie Scheffler
- 2023: Viktor Hovland
- 2022: Billy Horschel
- 2021: Patrick Cantlay
Notable Trends:
- Ball‑strikers dominate: SG: Approach is the single strongest predictor of success
- Winning score typically ranges from -8 to -13 depending on firmness
- Past champions often have strong course history
Key Player Matchups & Profiles
Scottie Scheffler
- 2026 Form: 2 wins, 7 top‑10s
- Memorial History: Back‑to‑back champion (2024, 2025)
- Strengths: Best tee‑to‑green player in the world, elite approach play
- Outlook: The clear favorite — Muirfield Village fits his game perfectly
Collin Morikawa
- 2026 Form: Trending upward with three straight top‑15s
- Memorial History: 2020 Workday winner (same course), multiple top‑10s
- Strengths: Precision iron play
- Outlook: A perfect course fit; if the putter is neutral, he contends
Xander Schauffele
- 2026 Form: Consistent, top‑20 machine
- Memorial History: Several top‑15 finishes
- Strengths: All‑around balance, thrives on demanding setups
- Outlook: A strong contender if scoring stays difficult
Patrick Cantlay
- 2026 Form: Mixed results but improving
- Memorial History: Two‑time champion (2019, 2021)
- Strengths: Course knowledge, elite tee‑to‑green profile
- Outlook: A dangerous bounce‑back candidate
Ludvig Åberg
- 2026 Form: One of the TOUR’s hottest young stars
- Memorial History: Limited but promising
- Strengths: Driving and long‑iron excellence
- Outlook: A breakout candidate on a course that rewards elite ball‑striking
Recent Player Form (Last 5 Starts)
Top Contenders
- Scheffler: T3, 1, T7, T2, T12
- Morikawa: T14, T9, T11, T4, T18
- Schauffele: T10, T16, T8, T20, T13
- Cantlay: T28, T12, MC, T17, T9
- Åberg: T6, T5, T21, T3, T14
Players Trending Up
- Max Homa: Improved iron play, two straight top‑20s
- Tom Kim: Gaining strokes on approach in four consecutive events
Players Trending Down
- Jordan Spieth: Struggling with accuracy and approach consistency
- Tony Finau: Inconsistent putting, losing strokes on the greens
Betting Trends & Angles
Historical Betting Trends at the Memorial
- Favorites perform well — elite ball‑strikers dominate
- Course history matters more here than most non‑majors
- Winning score typically under -12, favoring grinders over bombers
- SG: Approach is the most predictive stat
2026 Betting Market Tendencies
- Scheffler is a heavy favorite and still cashing
- Morikawa and Cantlay are popular mid‑tier plays
- Åberg is receiving sharp action as an emerging elite
