2026 The Memorial Tournament Preview And Odds

BusinessSportsMoney2026 The Memorial Tournament Preview And OddsByJeff Hartman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Hartman is a Maryland resident who covers the PGA Tour.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 09:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 09: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates after making par on the 18th green to win the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThis week the PGA Tour prepares for another signature event, and it is the final primer for many players ahead of the U.S. Open in two weeks. Following the dramatic finish of the Charles Schwab Challenge last week, the hope is the full field event for The Memorial tournament will live up to the hype.The Memorial is played annually at Murfield Village and is hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Taking a look at Murfield, the course is a Par 72 which stretches to 7,569 yards in length. This signature event, unlike many others, is a cut event, so players are not guaranteed a pay day. Instead, they have to make the cut to earn a pay check this week.The vast majority of the big name players are in this tournament field, and it’s still important to take a look at the past winners of this event:The Memorial Tournament Past Winners 2025 - Scottie Scheffler2024 - Scottie Scheffler2023 - Viktor Hovland2022 - Billy HorschelKeeping in mind players who have done well in this tournament, let’s take a look at the top five players, based on odds.2026 Memorial Tournament OddsScottie Scheffler (+310)Rory McIlroy (+980)Cameron Young (+1425)Ludvig Aberg (+1600)Xander Schauffele (+1700)When it comes to picks for this event, I like to start with my favorite and long shot picks for the tournament. The favorite pick is the pick I like the most for an o...