Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler lead US PGA Championship contenders
Rory McIlroy is bidding for a third US PGA Championship title at Aronimink Golf Club as the world’s top players gather in Philadelphia for the season’s second major.
The Northern Irishman will resume his intensifying rivalry with Scottie Scheffler at the summit of the sport.
Between them, the dominant duo have claimed five of the last nine major championships.
The pair are considered the undisputed men to beat in the quest for the Wanamaker Trophy on a course that heavily rewards precise iron play.
Rose seeks redemption after Augusta heartbreak
Justin Rose arrives in Pennsylvania hoping to bounce back from a disappointing finish at the Masters.
The 45-year-old surrendered a back-nine lead at Augusta National, ultimately falling two shots short of the coveted green jacket.
However, the Englishman boasts an excellent track record in the state, having claimed his sole major victory at nearby Merion in 2013.
He also triumphed at Aronimink during the 2010 AT&T Championship, providing a vital source of course confidence.
A recent switch to McLaren Golf irons just weeks before the tournament represents a significant equipment gamble for the veteran.
Fitzpatrick and Morikawa pose major threats
Matt Fitzpatrick enters the week in scintillating form following a recent play-off victory over Scheffler at the RBC Heritage.
The 31-year-old followed that success by lifting the Zurich Classic trophy alongside his brother Alex.
Already a major winner following his 2022 US Open triumph, the Sheffield native is widely expected to feature prominently on Sunday’s leaderboard.
Meanwhile, Collin Morikawa is searching for the formidable consistency that saw him capture back-to-back majors in 2020 and 2021.
The 29-year-old has battled injury setbacks in recent years but recently demonstrated his enduring class with a top-10 finish at the Masters.
Despite managing a persistent back problem, the American remains one of the premier iron players on the tour and a genuine contender.