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Who is playing in the 2023 PGA Championship? Field, top players, and predictions

Explore the impressive lineup of skilled golfers competing in the eagerly awaited 2023 PGA Championship, comprising of a superb group of leading contenders.

CHRISTIAN PETERSENAFP

In a thrilling showdown last year at Southern Hills, Justin Thomas emerged victorious as the defending champion of the PGA Championship. His impressive final-round performance of 67 allowed him to triumph over Will Zalatoris in a riveting playoff, securing the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy. Alongside Brooks Koepka, Thomas has dominated the event, clinching two out of the last six championships. However, Collin Morikawa and Phil Mickelson briefly interrupted their reign, taking the glory in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

This year, the PGA Championship returns to the majestic Oak Hill in Pittsford, New York. Notably, Oak Hill’s East Course witnessed Jason Dufner’s triumphant victory in 2013, as he finished with a remarkable score of -10. Nonetheless, spectators and players alike can anticipate an entirely transformed course since the last PGA Championship held here a decade ago. Course architect Andrew Green spearheaded a significant remodeling project to ensure the course remains faithful to the original Donald Ross design. The East Course, now restored to its par-70 layout, boasts an extended distance of 7,400 yards for this year’s highly anticipated tournament.

All eyes are on the players as they prepare to step onto the grand stage of Oak Hill, ready to showcase their talent and determination. Rahm and Scheffler, both highly regarded and in excellent form, are primed to demonstrate why they are considered favorites, using the tournament as an opportunity to solidify their positions among the game’s elite. Meanwhile, Thomas and Koepka, seasoned champions in their own right, seek to extend their remarkable streak of PGA dominance

When we talk about the possible favorites to win, the spotlight shines brightly on Rahm as golf enthusiasts eagerly await to witness a possible historic moment. Should the remarkable Spanish golfer triumph, he would etch his name in the annals of golfing history, becoming the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to clinch the opening two Majors of the season. Rahm’s previous victories at the Masters and the US Open have set the stage for potential groundbreaking achievement. In addition, joining an esteemed cohort, only four players have managed to secure two Majors in a single year since 2013, further highlighting the significance of such a feat. All eyes remain fixated on Rahm as he embarks on his quest for glory at Oak Hill.

Scottie Scheffler and his remarkable performances have also earned him a prominent position on the favorites list, a well-deserved status considering his impressive track record and burgeoning influence in golf. Throughout the current year, Scheffler has demonstrated his prowess by claiming victory in two tournaments and achieving an exceptional four top-10 finishes out of nine events.

2023 PGA Championship players field

GolferLocation
Steven AlkerNew Zealand
Abraham AncerSpain
Alex BeachStillwater, Mn
Christiaan BezuidenhoutSouth Africa
Michael BlockMission Viejo, Ca
Keegan BradleyWoodstock, Vt
Hayden BuckleyTupelo, Ms
Dean BurmesterSouth Africa
Matt CahillPalm Beach Gardens, Fl
Patrick CantlayJupiter, Fl
Paul CaseyEngland
Wyndham ClarkDenver, Co
Eric ColeDelray Beach, Fl
Corey ConnersCanada
Anthony CordesJohns Creek, Ga
Joel DahmenScottsdale, Az
Cam DavisAustralia
Jason DayAustralia
Bryson DeChambeauDallas, Tx
Thomas DetryBelgium
Luke DonaldEngland
Jesse DroemerHouston, Tx
Nico EchavarriaColombia
Harris EnglishSea Island, Ga
Tony FinauLehi, Ut
Matthew FitzpatrickEngland
Tommy FleetwoodEngland
Rickie FowlerMurrieta, Ca
Ryan FoxNew Zealand
Chris FrenchRockford, Il
Talor GoochEdmond, Ok
Ben GriffinChapel Hill, Nc
Emiliano GrilloArgentina
Russell GroveCoeur D’Alene, Id
Adam HadwinCanada
Nick HardyNorthbrook, Il
Brian HarmanSt. Simons Island, Ga
Pádraig HarringtonIreland
Tyrrell HattonEngland
Russell HenleyColumbus, Ga
Lucas HerbertAustralia
Kazuki HigaJapan
Lee HodgesAthens, Al
Tom HogeFort Worth, Tx
Nicolai HøjgaardDenmark
Rasmus HøjgaardDenmark
Steve HolmesSimi Valley, Ca
Max HomaValencia, Ca
Billy HorschelPonte Vedra Beach, Fl
Rikuya HoshinoJapan
Beau HosslerMission Viejo, Ca
Viktor HovlandNorway
Mark HubbardThe Woodlands, Tx
Mackenzie HughesCanada
Sungjae ImRepublic Of Korea
Colin InglisCreswell, Or
Stephan JaegerGermany
Dustin JohnsonJupiter, Fl
Zach JohnsonCedar Rapids, Ia
Sadom KaewkanjanaThailand
Ben KernGrove City, Oh
JJ KilleenLubbock, Tx
Si Woo KimRepublic Of Korea
Sihwan KimLas Vegas, Nv
Tom KimRepublic Of Korea
Chris KirkAthens, Ga
Kevin KisnerAiken, Sc
Kurt KitayamaLas Vegas, Nv
Greg KochOrlando, Fl
Brooks KoepkaWest Palm Beach, Fl
Matt KucharJupiter, Fl
Anirban LahiriIndia
Pablo LarrazábalSpain
Thriston LawrenceSouth Africa
K.H. LeeRepublic Of Korea
Min Woo LeeAustralia
David LingmerthSweden
Shane LowryIreland
Robert MacIntyreScotland
Hideki MatsuyamaJapan
Denny McCarthyJupiter, Fl
Rory McIlroyRory McIlroy
Maverick McNealyLas Vegas, Nv
Adrian MeronkPoland
Shaun MicheelCollierville, Tn
David MicheluzziAustralia
Phil MickelsonRancho Santa Fe, Ca
Keith MitchellSt. Simons Island, Ga
Francesco MolinariItaly
Taylor MontgomeryLas Vegas, Nv
Taylor MooreEdmond, Ok
Collin MorikawaLa Cañada, Ca
Trey MullinaxBirmingham, Al
Matthew NeSmithAiken, Sc
Joaquín NiemannChile
Alex NorénSweden
Thorbjørn OlesenDenmark
Adrián OtaeguiSpain
Yannik PaulGermany
Taylor PendrithCanada
Mito PereiraChile
Victor PerezFrance
Thomas PietersBelgium
Kenny PigmanNorco, Ca
J.T. PostonSea Island, Ga
Séamus PowerIreland
Andrew PutnamUniversity Place, Wa
Jon RahmSpain
Chez ReavieScottsdale, Az
Patrick ReedThe Woodlands, Tx
Gabe ReynoldsDallas, Tx
Davis RileyHattiesburg, Ms
Patrick RodgersJupiter, Fl
Justin RoseEngland
Sam RyderLongwood, Fl
Chris SangerRed Hook, Ny
Xander SchauffeleSan Diego, Ca
Scottie SchefflerDallas, Tx
Adam SchenkVincennes, In
Adam ScottAustralia
Braden ShattuckAston, Pa
Callum ShinkwinEngland
Webb SimpsonCharlotte, Nc
Alex SmalleyAlex Smalley
Cameron SmithAustralia
Jordan SmithEngland
John SomersBrooksville, Fl
Brooksville, FlScottsdale, Az
Josh SpeightLocust Hill, Va
Jordan SpiethJordan Spieth
Scott StallingsScott Stallings
Brendan SteeleIdyllwild, Ca
Sepp StrakaSepp Straka
Ockie StrydomSouth Africa
Justin SuhSan Jose, Ca
San Jose, CaCanada
Callum TarrenOrlando, FL
Ben TaylorEngland
Nick TaylorCanada
Sahith TheegalaHouston, Tx
Justin ThomasLouisville, Ky
Davis ThompsonSt. Simons Island, Ga
Brendon ToddBrendon Todd
Harold Varner IIIGastonia, Nc
Jimmy WalkerSan Antonio, Tx
Matt WallaceEngland
Jeremy WellsEstero, Fl
Danny WillettEngland
Aaron WiseEllerbe, Nc
Gary WoodlandTopeka, Ks
Wyatt Worthington IIReynoldsburg, Oh
Brandon WuScarsdale, NY
Y.E. YangRepublic Of Korea
Cameron YoungScarborough, NY


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