Overview

• Scottie Scheffler secured his third major title with a dominant five-shot victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow earlier this month.
• Rory McIlroy, fresh off his Masters win, has decided to skip the Memorial Tournament for the first time since 2017 to focus on the upcoming US Open.
• Jack Nicklaus expressed admiration for Scheffler's strategic approach, comparing it to his own playing style, while critiquing McIlroy's long-standing ball flight issues.
• Nicklaus described the current era of golf as 'blessed' with talent, emphasizing the strength of both the American and European Ryder Cup teams.
• Scheffler will defend his title at the Memorial Tournament, hosted by Nicklaus, starting May 29, as he continues his strong form this season.