Just one week before the third Major of the year, the US Open, the best the PGA Tour has to offer are teeing it up in the latest signature event, the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village.
In 2023, Viktor Hovland sealed a thrilling playoff win against Denny McCarthy, and the Norwegian will be looking for a similar outcome this week. He’ll play alongside Xander Schauffele in the opening two rounds, who’s making his first start since winning the PGA Championship at Valhalla in May.
The pair begin at 10.20am ET (3.20pm BST) in the first round, with a tee time of 1.30pm ET (6.30pm BST) in the second round.
Given the prestigious nature of the tournament which, as ever, is hosted by the great Jack Nicklaus, there are several more eye-catching groups to look out for.
One features Scottie Scheffler, who is making his first start since charges were dropped against him following his arrest before the second round of the PGA Championship. He’ll be alongside Swedish star Ludvig Aberg on Thursday and Friday. They begin at 10.30am ET (3.30pm BST) in the first round, before heading out at 1.40pm ET (6.40pm BST) in the second round.
Scottie Scheffler is in a group with Swedish star Ludvig Aberg
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Another superstar in the field is Rory McIlroy, whose form has been excellent in recent weeks. He’s looking for his third PGA Tour win in the space of two months, and his first at the Memorial Tournament. He begins his opening round at 1.20pm ET (6.20pm BST) alongside two-time PGA Champion Justin Thomas. They begin on Friday at 9.55am ET (2.55pm BST).
Rory McIlroy is looking for his third PGA Tour win of the season
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Other pairings to look out for include Brian Harman and Jordan Spieth, who start on Thursday at 1.30pm ET (6.30pm BST) and Friday at 10.05am ET (3.05pm BST). Elsewhere, Hideki Matsuyama plays alongside Collin Morikawa, with a start time of 1.40pm ET (6.40pm BST) in the first round and 10.20am ET (3.20pm BST) in the second round.
Below are all the tee times for the opening two rounds of the Memorial Tournament.
The Memorial Tournament – Notable Groups
Xander Schauffele makes his first appearance since winning the PGA Championship in May
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ET (BST)
Round One
- 10.20am (3.20pm): Xander Schauffele, Viktor…
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