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PGA Golf Preview: the Memorial Tournament

The Memorial Tournament, one of the PGA Tour’s premier Signature Events, returns to Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, from May 30 to June 2, 2025. Hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, this prestigious event will feature a 72-player field competing for a massive $20 million purse.

Tournament Overview

Event: 2025 Memorial Tournament

Dates: May 30 – June 2, 2025

Location: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio

Course: Par 72, 7,569 yards

Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler

Prize Purse: $20 million

FedExCup Points: 700

Field & Top Contenders

The 2025 Memorial Tournament boasts a star-studded lineup, including eight of the world’s top 10 golfers. Notable players teeing up include:

Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1, defending champion)

Xander Schauffele (2025 PGA Championship winner)

Collin Morikawa (2020 Memorial Tournament winner)

Patrick Cantlay (Two-time Memorial champion – 2019, 2021)

Justin Thomas (2025 RBC Heritage winner)

Jordan Spieth (Three-time major champion)

Viktor Hovland (2023 Memorial Tournament winner)

Hideki Matsuyama (2014 Memorial Tournament winner)

Course Breakdown – Muirfield Village Golf Club

Muirfield Village is one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour, ranking fourth in difficulty last season.

Fairways & Rough: Accuracy is key, as the Kentucky bluegrass rough is among the most penalizing on Tour.

Greens: The 5,000-square-foot bentgrass greens are lightning-fast, demanding precision putting.

Signature Holes:

Hole 16 (Par 3): Known for Tiger Woods’ legendary flop shot in 2012.

Hole 18 (Par 4): Played 0.312 strokes over par last year, ranking 22nd hardest on Tour.

Hole 15 (Par 5): The easiest hole, averaging 4.708 strokes.

Betting Odds & Predictions

Scottie Scheffler (+280) – The defending champion and world No. 1 is the clear favorite.

Xander Schauffele (+1600) – A strong contender but struggling with putting consistency.

Collin Morikawa (+1600) – A past winner at Muirfield Village, known for his elite iron play.

Patrick Cantlay (+2200) – Two-time Memorial champion, thrives on challenging layouts.

Tommy Fleetwood (+2800) – A dark horse pick, ranking 11th in strokes gained: approach.

How to Watch & Tee Times

TV Broadcast: ESPN, Golf Channel

Streaming: ESPN+, PGA Tour Live

First Tee Time: Thursday, May 30, at 7:50 AM ET.

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