{"id":15289,"date":"2026-06-04T16:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/15289\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T16:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:31:43","slug":"memorial-tournament-odds-as-scheffler-pursues-history-mcilroy-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/15289\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Tournament odds as Scheffler pursues history, McIlroy returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scottie Scheffler has a chance to make golf history with a victory at the Memorial Tournament this week.<\/p>\n

Golf\u2019s elite will head to Muirfield Village Golf Club this week for the seventh Signature Event of the PGA Tour<\/a> season, with Scheffler<\/a>, Rory McIlroy<\/a>, and others looking to gain momentum ahead of the U.S. Open in two weeks.<\/p>\n

Before the tournament, Jack Nicklaus made a bold statement about the Memorial – ‘Better than the Masters.’<\/a><\/p>\n

As is the case with any event Scheffler chooses to play in, the world No. 1 is the clear betting favorite to win the Memorial and record his first victory since January, when he triumphed at The American Express.<\/p>\n

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Not only is Scheffler the +310 favorite to come out on top at Muirfield, but if he does, he will become the first golfer since 2011 to win a PGA Tour event three times in a row after winning the Memorial in both 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n

The last player to win the same PGA Tour event three years in a row was Steve Stricker, who took home the John Deere Classic title in 2009, 2010, and 2011.<\/p>\n

Scottie\u2019s track record at Muirfield, which includes two victories, two solo third-place finishes, a T22, and a missed cut, is an imposing reality for the rest of the field this week.<\/p>\n

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Scheffler took home the Memorial title in 2024 and 2025 -Credit:Photo by Joe Robbins\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/p>\n

While Scheffler has been in the mix in most every tournament he\u2019s played this year, the 29-year-old hasn\u2019t quite been able to get over the hump. This week serves as a great opportunity to add a 21st PGA Tour victory to his resume.<\/p>\n

McIlroy will take the course for the first time since the PGA Championship and is +1200 to win, the second-best odds behind Scheffler. The back-to-back Masters champ has never finished better than solo fifth in 13 career outings at Muirfield.<\/p>\n

Ludvig Aberg (+1500) is alone in third on the odds board, followed by Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele, each priced at +1800.<\/p>\n

Neither Aberg nor Schauffele has won yet this year despite consistently being rated among the favorites, while Young is looking to add a third trophy already in 2026.<\/p>\n

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Last week\u2019s Charles Schwab Challenge winner, Russell Henley, comes in at +2000 to make it back-to-back PGA Tour wins, while Matt Fitzpatrick, a three-time winner this year, and Si Woo Kim are each +2200.<\/p>\n

Longer shots include Tommy Fleetwood (+2700), Ben Griffin (+3300), Patrick Cantlay (+3300), and JJ Spaun (+3500).<\/p>\n

This information is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial reasons or to determine a specific course of action. Information should not be used in violation of any law or regulation. Use this information responsibly and at your own risk.<\/p>\n

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