Patrick Cantlay Trending Up as Memorial Tournament Dark Horse
Summary
The 2026 Memorial Tournament starts Thursday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio, featuring top golfers competing for a $20 million prize. Patrick Cantlay, who has won twice at this course, is seen as a strong contender despite not winning since 2022, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler aims for a third straight win.Key Facts
- The Memorial Tournament is one of the PGA Tour’s most important non-major events.
- It is held at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.
- The total prize money for the tournament is $20 million.
- Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion and seeks a rare third consecutive Memorial title.
- Patrick Cantlay won the Memorial Tournament in 2019 and 2021.
- Cantlay has not won a tournament since the 2022 BMW Championship but remains a consistent player.
- This season, Cantlay has three top-10 finishes in major tournaments, including a strong performance at the Masters.
- Other top players competing include Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Cameron Young.
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