PGA Tour Brunch | The Memorial Preview
@PGATourBrunch Previews the 2022 Memorial from Muirfield Village in Ohio
DUBLIN, Ohio - Just like a holiday party held in January, The Memorial comes rolling in the weekend AFTER Memorial Day in the United States of America, but because of the stature of the great Jack Nicklaus, no one seems to care. Certainly, the strong field is indication of a tournament worthy of GOLF’s GOAT.
The tournament holds elevated status with a prize pool of $12 million and a winner’s share of $2,160,000, a take-away of 550 FedEx Cup points Patrick Cantlay enjoyed last season.
The Memorial is one of three PGA Tour events with such elevated status, along with The Genesis Invitational and the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.
Muirfield Village golf club - Jack Nicklaus’ signature course - underwent some renovations in the years 202-21 and its green speed is back up to the traditional Memorial tournament zip. The renovation saw irrigation work done, bunkers rebuilt, the reconstruction of greens, resurfaced tee boxes and length added. The course opened in 1974 and has hosted a PGA Tour event every year since 1976.
Spain’s Jon Rahm, who enters the week No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking and returns as a past event winner (2020). At the 2021 Memorial Tournament, Rahm held a six-stroke lead after the third round, what would be the largest 54-hole lead on Tour that 2021-22 season, but was forced to withdraw on Saturday evening after testing positive for COVID-19.
In Golf Industry News: With the first event upcoming in London, PGA Tour pro Dustin Johnson was among the list of players listed in the field for the inaugural Saudi-funded LIV tour - (Associated Press)
The Memorial | Tournament Facts
COURSE: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio
YARDS/PAR: 7,533 yards/Par 72
ARCHITECT(S): Jack Nicklaus and Desmond Muirhead
PRIZE Money - Purse/Winner’s Share: $12,000,000/$2,160,000
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Patrick Cantlay
PAST RESULTS: (link)
PAST CHAMPIONS: (link)
FEDEx CUP Points to Winner: 550
SOCIAL MEDIA: #PGATour #FedExCup @MemorialGolf
TV COVERAGE: The first two rounds (June 2 and 3) are scheduled for coverage from 2:00pm to 6:00pm (ET) on Golf Channel. On Saturday and Sunday, coverage is set for 12:30pm to 2:30pm (ET) on Golf Channel and 2:30 to 6:00pm (ET) on CBS.
PGA TOUR LIVE STREAMING on ESPN+: Streaming coverage will be featured on ESPN-Plus Thursday and Friday with Main Feed, Featured Hole and Featured Groups from 7:00am to 6:00pm (ET). Weekend ESPN+ streaming from 7:30am to 6:00pm (ET).
PGA TOUR RADIO COVERAGE: SiriusXM Radio will have live coverage of The Memorial beginning at 12:00pm to 6:00pm (ET) on Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday’s coverage will air 1:00pm to 6:00pm (or completion of event). PGA Tour Radio is available on Sirius 208/XM 92 or online via PGATourCom.
How to Watch: In case of changes, visit: (PGATourCom)
The Memorial | The Basics
The Tee Times at Muirfield Village start at 7:00am (ET) and go to 1:48pm (ET).
Weather: Thursday opening round forecast in Dublin, Ohio calls for showers and a cool 59-degrees. Winds will blow at 10 mph while humidity will be high at 85% and 60% chance of rain. The forecast for the weekend looks better with mostly sunny skies Friday and Saturday and only a 10% chance of rain on Sunday.
Tournament Web Site: (link)
FedEx Cup Standings: (link)
PGA Tour Brunch will post before 7:00am (ET) on Thursday.
The Memorial - Field and Tee Times:
The Field: (link)
Updates:
Brian Harman/IN - Sam Ryder/back to 1st alternate
Monday, May 30
Sam Ryder/IN - Laird Shepherd/OUT
Kramer Hickok/IN - Harry Higgs/OUT
Tee Times: (link)
The Memorial | Tournament Odds
Source: CBS Sports
Jon Rahm 9-1
Rory McIlroy 10-1
Patrick Cantlay 14-1
Jordan Spieth 18-1
Cameron Smith 18-1
Collin Morikawa 18-1
Xander Schauffele 20-1
Viktor Hovland 22-1
Shane Lowry 22-1
Matt Fitzpatrick 25-1
Hideki Matsuyama 25-1
Will Zalatoris 28-1
Joaquin Niemann 35-1
Max Homa 35-1
Cameron Young 35-1
Sungjae Im 35-1
Davis Riley 40-1
Daniel Berger 40-1
Mito Pereira 45-1
Keegan Bradley 50-1
Abraham Ancer 50-1
Corey Conners 50-1
Patrick Reed 50-1
Seamus Power 55-1
Billy Horschel 60-1
Jason Day 60-1
Bryson DeChambeau 60-1
Adam Scott 60-1
Chris Kirk 60-1
Marc Leishman 60-1
Matt Kuchar 65-1
Aaron Wise 65-1
Gary Woodland 65-1
Alex Noren 65-1
Tom Hoge 80-1
Si-Woo Kim 80-1
Ryan Palmer 80-1
Rickie Fowler 80-1
Brian Harman 80-1
C.T. Pan 100-1
Lanto Griffin 100-1
Harris English 100-1
Keith Mitchell 100-1
Cameron Tringale 100-1
Jhonattan Vegas 100-1
Cameron Champ 100-1
Kyoung-Hoon Lee 100-1
Cam Davis 100-1
Adam Hadwin 100-1
Stewart Cink 100-1
Sepp Straka 100-1
Anirban Lahiri 125-1
Troy Merritt 125-1
Russell Knox 125-1
Kevin Streelman 125-1
Scott Stallings 125-1
Matt Jones 125-1
Luke List 125-1
Lucas Herbert 150-1
Denny McCarthy 150-1
Doug Ghim 150-1
Pat Perez 150-1
Brendan Steele 150-1
Charles Howell 150-1
Aaron Rai 150-1
Joel Dahmen 150-1
Erik Van Rooyen 150-1
Adam Long 150-1
Mackenzie Hughes 150-1
Patton Kizzire 150-1
Matthew NeSmith 150-1
Matthew Wolff 150-1
J.T. Poston 175-1
Lucas Glover 175-1
Emiliano Grillo 200-1
Patrick Rodgers 200-1
Ryan Moore 200-1
Andrew Putnam 200-1
Beau Hossler 200-1
Alex Smalley 200-1
Danny Willett 200-1
Kurt Kitayama 200-1
Francesco Molinari 200-1
Sahith Theegala 200-1
Martin Laird 250-1
David Lipsky 250-1
Nate Lashley 250-1
Brandt Snedeker 250-1
Peter Malnati 250-1
Chad Ramey 250-1
Charley Hoffman 300-1
Danny Lee 300-1
Harry Higgs 300-1
Adam Svensson 300-1
Luke Donald 300-1
Carlos Ortiz 300-1
Hudson Swafford 300-1
Taylor Moore 300-1
Wyndham Clark 300-1
Garrick Higgo 300-1
Rafa Cabrera Bello 300-1
Min Woo Lee 300-1
Brandon Wu 300-1
Adam Schenk 350-1
Justin Lower 400-1
Camilo Villegas 500-1
Curtis Luck 500-1
Bo Hoag 500-1
Robert Streb 500-1
David Lingmerth 500-1
Jediah Morgan 500-1
Chan Kim 500-1
John Pak 500-1
Ryan Brehm 500-1
William McGirt 500-1
Brandon Hagy 500-1
Jason Dufner 500-1
Nick Watney 500-1
Laird Shepherd 1000-1
James Piot 1000-1
TL’s Wedge for an Edge: This week the PGA Fantasy Golf Tour takes us to Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio for The Memorial. Leading the foursome, is favorite Jon Rahm while Xander Schauffele, Cameron Smith and Patrick Cantlay round out the starters. Reserves: Joaquin Niemann and Rory McIlroy, only to be inserted if he’s leading on Saturday AM. For my Tour One and Done game? It’ll be a go for the gusto with Rahm.
What They’re Saying:
Jack’s Influence on the Modern PGA (PGATourCom)
Rahm Returns to Site of Win and Bizarre WD (PGATourCom)
Power Rankings for The Memorial (PGATourCom)
Five Things to Know About Muirfield Village (PGATourCom)
FedExCup Standings (PGATourCom)
Sports Gambling, Daily Fantasy & Industry News
Dustin Johnson Heads List Competing in LIV in London (ESPNCom)
Golf Companies Remain Quiet on LIV (Golf Week/USA Today)
Picks for The Memorial - (Action Net)
Expert Picks for Muirfield Village - (PGATourCom)
Sleeper Picks for The Memorial - (PGATourCom)
Memorial: Picks, Odds, Predictions - (CBS Sports)
Just As PGA Tour Aligns More and More with Gambling - (Golf Week/USA Today)
On This Day in Golf History
June 1, 2008 - Kenny Perry joined Tiger Woods as the only three-time winners at The Memorial Tournament by shooting a final round (69) at Muirfield Village. The 47-year old Perry became the oldest winner of the tournament Jack built. - Courtesy of Randy Walker, Author of On This Day in Golf History, available via Amazon.com and by clicking HERE
Parting Putt
Next Up: The RBC Canadian (June 9-12)
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