REX HOGGARD: Rory McIlroy. This is the most chalk of picks for nearly every reason. The Northern Irishman’s record at Quail Hollow is beyond impressive with four victories (at the Truist Championship) and he’s in the best form of anyone in golf with three marquee victories this year.

McIlroy había dicho antes de comenzar esa racha que se inspiró en el dominio de Scheffler, su temporada de nueve victorias en 2024 que incluyó una chaqueta verde del Masters, una medalla olímpica de oro y los torneos más importantes entre ambos logros.

Spieth, 31, shot a final-round 62 to finish tied for third at the CJ Cup and spark belief that his game is rounding into form.