dailyloe.com – Jordan Spieth is aiming for his first major title at the PGA Championship this week at Aronimink Golf Club. The event has seen American golfers dominate, with the last ten winners from the United States. Scottie Scheffler returns as the defending champion after his five-shot victory at Quail Hollow Club last year.
Scheffler is considered the pre-tournament favorite, eyeing his fifth major victory in five seasons. He has shown strong performance lately, finishing as a runner-up at The Masters and in two subsequent PGA Tour events. Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele are also notable competitors, with DeChambeau finishing as runner-up in the last two PGA Championships.
Over the last decade, American golfers such as Jimmy Walker, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, and Phil Mickelson have won the PGA Championship. Scheffler’s performance in majors has been exceptional, with a cumulative score to par in majors since 2022 being 30 shots better than any other golfer. This week presents a chance for him to continue that trend.
Jordan Spieth is in pursuit of joining Rory McIlroy in the Grand Slam club, marking his 10th attempt to win a major. Currently ranked outside the top 50 globally, Spieth has not recorded a top-10 finish since last June. Chris Wood, a former Ryder Cup player, shared his hopes for Spieth, saying, “He’s not trending, but I would love to see Spieth win the Grand Slam.”
Wood reflected on Spieth’s previous successes, stating, “After that form he showed over those few years, where he was contending in almost every major he played in, he almost deserves the career Grand Slam.” Although the PGA setup might not suit Spieth’s game, Wood noted that if he can get his putting going, he might have a chance.
World No 3 Cameron Young has already secured a notable victory by winning The Players earlier this season, adding to the excitement surrounding this year’s PGA Championship.
