The PGA Tour pros are ready for another battle! The Memorial Tournament is just around the corner, taking place from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club, where a whopping $20 million is up for grabs. With a star-studded lineup and some notable absences, the competition is shaping up to be fierce. The world’s top golfers will clash in a test of skill, strategy, and endurance, with only one emerging victorious. The anticipation is building, and the question on everyone’s mind is: who will rise to the top? Here are the top five names in the field:-

Scottie Scheffler

There is a reason Scheffler is at the top of this list. As the defending champion of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Scottie Scheffler is the clear betting favorite to win the 50th edition at the historic Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. With an impressive recent run, including a win at the PGA Championship and a T4 finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Scheffler has demonstrated his consistency and skill. Notably, he has only been defeated by four players at Muirfield Village in his previous three visits, showcasing his familiarity and success at the course. With his strong recent performances and stats, including leading the TOUR and sitting second in Proximity from the Rough and Scrambling, Scheffler is poised to defend his title.

Xander Schauffele

Of course, Schauffele is on this list! Xander Schauffele is a top contender for the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, heading back to Muirfield Village Golf Club where he snagged a respectable T8 finish last year. With a sizzling recent record, boasting top-5 and top-10 finishes in his last ten appearances, Schauffele is primed to ride the momentum wave. That stellar finish at the TOUR Championship still has us buzzing – he tied for fourth with a mind-boggling 19-under score! We know his odds might be MIA, but let’s focus on the facts: Schauffele’s been on fire, with a T11 finish at the Truist Championship and a T18 finish at the RBC Heritage. This guy’s consistency and skill are the real deal, making him a serious title contender. With his game face on, Schauffele’s ready to take on the best and make some magic happen at Muirfield Village.

Patrick Cantlay

Do we even have to explain this one? Patrick Cantlay is a top contender for the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, and it’s not just because he’s a force to be reckoned with on the course. As a former champion, having taken home the trophy in 2021 with a blistering 9-under score of 275, Cantlay’s got the experience and the skills to make a serious run for it again. Okay, so he did miss the cut in 2024, but let’s not hold that against him. Cantlay’s got a proven track record, including a T3 finish in 2022 that showcased his skills. And let’s talk about his recent form – three top-five finishes in his last ten appearances? That’s consistency! Not to mention his T4 finish at the Truist Championship, where he carded an impressive 12-under score. With his confidence boosted and his game on point, Cantlay’s looking to make some serious waves at the Memorial Tournament. Muirfield Village, get ready for a showdown!

Tommy Fleetwood

It’s rare we see Tommy Fleetwood making it to these lists, but since McIlroy is out of the field, he’s definitely one of the top contenders. Fleetwood’s on fire, with back-to-back T4 finishes at the Charles Schwab Challenge and the Truist Championship, and a T7 finish at the RBC Heritage. This impressive streak has catapulted him to 13th in the FedEx Cup standings. With his game in top shape, Fleetwood’s stats are looking sharp – he’s seventh on the PGA Tour in total strokes gained, including seventh in Tee-to-Green and 11th in Approach the Green. Given his current form, Fleetwood’s a serious title contender at the Memorial Tournament.

Hideki Matsuyama

Last but not least, Hideki Matsuyama is a top contender for the Memorial Tournament, and for good reason. Muirfield Village Golf Club holds a special place in his heart, as it was the site of his first PGA Tour victory at the 2014 Memorial Tournament. With an impressive record at the course, including top-10 finishes in four of 11 career Memorial Tournaments and an eighth-place finish last year, Matsuyama’s familiarity with the layout gives him an edge. Although his recent form has been inconsistent, his history of success and recent win at the 2025 Sentry make him a strong contender for the title.

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