The Memorial Tournament 2023 presented by Workday Preview

Última actualización el 30 de mayo de 2023 8:50 pm por Erwin Noguera

El Memorial Tournament presentado por Workday es un evento de golf anual que se celebra en el prestigioso Muirfield Village Golf Club en Dublin, Ohio. Fundado por la leyenda del golf Jack Nicklaus en 1976, el torneo se ha convertido en un elemento básico del calendario del PGA Tour y es conocido por su campo poderoso y su campo exigente.

Club de golf Muirfield Village

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 el torneo.

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1. Scottie Scheffler +620
2. Jon Rahm +710
3. Patricio Cantlay +950
4. Rory Mcilroy +1200
5. Xander Schauffele +1250
6. Viktor Hovland +1825
7. Collin Morikawa +2200
8. Tyrrell Hatton +2400
9. Jason Day +2500
10. Justin Tomás +2600

Principales contendientes

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.

Si bien sería injusto contar con que continúe cumpliendo con tanta frecuencia como lo ha hecho, Scheffler llega inmediatamente después de una racha de T5-T2-T3 consecutivos durante varias semanas. He also completed his last visit to Muirfield Village solo in third in 2021.

Jon Rahm

Como ex ganador del Memorial Tournament, este golfista sabe lo que se necesita para conquistar Muirfield Village. Su experiencia y conocimiento del campo serán invaluables para agregar otro trofeo a su colección.

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.

Historia del torneo

Aside from the title fight, the Memorial Tournament always has many interesting storylines. Some of the key storylines for 2023 are:

• La rivalidad actual entre los mejores golfistas del mundo, que luchan por una posición en el Ranking Mundial Oficial de Golf.
• La carrera por la FedExCup, con jugadores que buscan acumular puntos y asegurar su lugar en el Tour Championship que cierra la temporada.
• 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.