2023 Memorial Tournament predictions, expert picks, odds, field ranking, golf best bets
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16 of the top 20 players in the world head to Muirfield Village for the Memorial
A tournament so popular it had no need for designated status received just that anyway this season as Muirfield Village Golf Club once again welcomes the world's best for the 2023 Memorial Tournament. Hosted by Jack Nicklaus, the Memorial has proven to be a breeding ground for breakthrough victories, career moments and everything in between as players vie for a coveted handshake with the Golden Bear on the 72nd hole come Sunday.
World No. 2 Jon Rahm has been lucky enough to shake the 18-time major champion's hand. A winner here in 2020, Rahm's victory was sandwiched by a pair courtesy of world No. 4 Patrick Cantlay, who was the beneficiary of a bizarre situation in 2021 when Rahm had to withdraw while holding a six-stroke 54-hole lead due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Rahm will look to get back on track after a disappointing PGA Championship as he eyes his fifth victory of the PGA Tour season. A win at Jack's Place would pull alongside the likes of Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day as recent players to accomplish such a feat.
