With cooperative conditions promised pre-cut and the expectation that the cream will rise as it so often does at Quail Hollow, it’s the perfect week to unleash the top six in my Power Rankings.
Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy
NIR NORTHERN IRELAND
LINEUP
Jason Day
Max Homa
Viktor Hovland
Rory McIlroy
BENCH
Tyrrell Hatton
Xander Schauffele
Mike Glasscott
Golfbet Contributor
Staying on brand with a horse for course, the site of Quail Hollow Club should immediately light the fuse for the three-time champion. Holds the tournament scoring record and course record as well.
Cameron Young Cameron Young
USA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LINEUP
Jason Day
Tony Finau
Xander Schauffele
Cameron Young
BENCH
Max Homa
Rory McIlroy
Sean Martin
Lead, Editorial
A course where players can separate themselves off the tee, and he’s been on a roll since putting Paul Tesori on the bag.
Patrick Cantlay Patrick Cantlay
USA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LINEUP
Patrick Cantlay
Jason Day
Cam Davis
Cameron Young
BENCH
Viktor Hovland
Rory McIlroy
Ben Everill
Senior Writer, Golfbet
Call it a hunch or gut feel as no one else here has picked him… but Cantlay’s numbers in driving distance and putting, plus the motivating factor of not winning in a little while, have him on my radar.
Jordan Spieth Jordan Spieth
USA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LINEUP
Jason Day
Max Homa
Rory McIlroy
Jordan Spieth
BENCH
Justin Thomas
Xander Schauffele
Cameron Morfit
Staff Writer
Was surprised to realize he loves this place last fall. Gets back to winning this week to become the first to add a sixth victory at Quail off the back of his 5-0-0 mark at Presidents Cup.
Viktor Hovland Viktor Hovland
NOR NORWAY
LINEUP
Viktor Hovland
Rory McIlroy
Xander Schauffele
Cameron Young
BENCH
Max Homa
Justin Thomas
Christian Skaret
Product Manager, Digital
Has put some fantastic rounds together in 2023, but more specifically in his last 2 starts (Masters, Heritage) where he’s held the Round 1 lead or been very near it. Viktor’s game is a great fit for the Big Boy Ballpark that is Quail. Solo third in his only previous appearance.
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