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Rain Disrupts PGA ChampionshipMcIlroy, Scheffler, and DeChambeau Lead Betting Odds

Practice rounds at Quail Hollow are canceled due to rain, with top contenders Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau favored for the May 15–18 tournament.

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Brooks Koepka of the United States celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy during the Trophy Presentation Ceremony after winning the final round of the 2019 PGA Championship at the Bethpage Black course on May 19, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York.
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan on the 12th tee as the rain falls during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.

Overview

  • Rain has interrupted practice rounds at Quail Hollow, forcing players to adjust preparation strategies ahead of the PGA Championship's Thursday start.
  • Rory McIlroy enters as the favorite, buoyed by his Masters victory, career Grand Slam, and dominant history at Quail Hollow, where he has won four times.
  • Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, returns to form with a recent record-setting win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, while Bryson DeChambeau builds momentum with a LIV Golf Korea victory.
  • Jordan Spieth seeks to complete the career Grand Slam in his ninth attempt, while defending champion Xander Schauffele aims to become the first repeat winner since 2019.
  • Quail Hollow’s challenging 'Green Mile' closing stretch and softened course conditions from rain are expected to test precision and favor long hitters.