Your PGA Tour Championship Preview

So here we are: Glory’s Last Shot.

After an exciting and unexpected season of golf, we have finally reached the PGA Championship and the golf world is waiting with bated breath to see which golfer will crown his season with one of those all-important major victories. Will McIlroy finally find his rhythm? Will Woods place the cherry on top of his No. 1 comeback season? Will we see a second major for Scott, Rose or Mickelson? As if you were not already excited enough, read on for a preview of this weekend’s tournament.

The Details

Dates: Aug. 8 - Aug. 11

Location: Oak Hill Country Club, New York

Television: CBS/TNT

The Favorites

Tiger Woods (7/2 odds via Yahoo Sports)

Despite being in stellar form this season, Tiger Woods is still looking for his first major since 2008. If the bookies are to be believed, this might be the one that he finally takes home, as he is the standout favorite after his win at the Bridgestone Invitational. However, the American has been the favorite for every tournament so far this year, and has thus far been unable to deliver. Will this be the one that finally changes his fortunes?

Phil Mickelson (12/1)

Straight off of a maiden victory at the Open Championship, Mickelson will be hoping to carry that championship winning momentum into this tournament. And he is the second favorite, behind Woods, to do so. History is not with him, as he has a record of only one win in 20 attempts.

Adam Scott (18/1)

Since his win at this year’s Masters, Scott suffered a slump of sorts, failing to win a tournament since, and coming a disappointing 45th at the U.S. Open. However, he bounced back at the Open to tie for third and has three career Top 10 finishes at the PGA Championship.

Justin Rose (25/1)

Rose shares the “fourth-favorite” slot with Brandt Snedeker and Henrik Stenson, who both share odds of 25/1, however, having finally won his first major at the U.S. Open this year, it feels as though Justin Rose is the best placed to challenge Woods and Mickelson for the PGA.

Others To Watch

Rory McIlroy (28/1)

A year ago, when Rory McIlroy was collecting his second major of the year with an incredible eight-shot victory, and becoming the youngest player since Seve Ballesteros to win two majors, few would have predicted exactly what the next year would hold for the Northern Irishman. He has looked lost all season and will need a big victory to truly silence the doubters, including the ones inside his own head. Perhaps Glory’s Last Shot should be changed to Rory’s Last Shot this year?

Matt Kuchar (33/1)

Despite still looking for his first major, Matt Kuchar has played consistently well this season, and will relish crowd support as he fights to win at Oak Hill. Of his showing at the Canadian Open is anything to go by, he could surprise us all this weekend.

Ernie Els (66/1)

If you fancy a long shot, Ernie Els is always worth a punt. The South African legend might be getting on, but this year’s course will really play to his strengths. Expect him to put in a good showing.

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