The Memorial Tournament 2024 is here. The Golfing Gazette brings you dates, prize money, venue, how to watch, predictions and more on the PGA event.
The Memorial Tournament 2024, one of the premier events on the PGA Tour, promises an exhilarating display of golf excellence. Hosted at the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, this prestigious tournament attracts top golfers from around the world, all vying for the coveted title.
Founded by the legendary Jack Nicklaus in 1976, the Memorial Tournament not only honours greats of the game but also contributes significantly to charity.
It should be a cracker. Here is absolutely everything you need to know about it.
Everything you need to know about the Memorial Tournament 2024
When will the Memorial Tournament take place?
The 2024 edition of the Memorial Tournament will take place between Thursday the 6th of June 2024 and Sunday the 9th of June 2024.
Where will the Memorial Tournament take place?
As always, the Memorial Tournament will take place in its regular home of the Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio – a prestigious course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Who won last year’s Memorial Tournament?
Viktor Hovland was the winner last year. He defeated Denny McCarthy in a playoff to take home the coveted award and grand cash prize.
Are LIV Golf players taking part?
No. With the Memorial Tournament being an official PGA Tour event – LIV Golf players are not welcome.
What is the prize money?
This is a big one. The winner of the Memorial Tournament will take home $4 million, which is 20% of the $20 million prize pot.
They also walk home with ‘The Claret Jug,’ which is what the trophy is known as for winning the Memorial Tournament.
How to Watch (US)
You can watch the Memorial Tournament online in the US with Paramount+, Peacock and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+.
ESPN+ will provide exclusive early coverage and featured group coverage on all four days of the tournament, whilst live scoring, shot-by-shot data, and player highlights will also be available for you via the PGA Tour website and app.
Predictions
The Golfing Gazette writers predict who they think will walk away with the Memorial Tournament grand prize and The Claret Jug…
Lee Connor: “I’m going for an outsider and I’m picking Jordan Spieth to come from nowhere and win it. He is in pretty abysmal form but has only missed the cut three times in 14 this season and has 3 top tens as well. He’s proven in the past he can win the big tournaments so he’s my curve ball pick to come from out of the blue and upset the odds.”
Sam Stone: “Viktor Hovland looked somewhere near his best at the PGA Championship after what has been a torrid start to 2024. Swing alterations caused more harm than good, but after reuniting with his old coach, his Valhalla performance provides reason to be optimistic. When at his best, the Norwegian is more than capable of challenging the likes of Scottie Scheffler, and, if on form at Muirfield Village, he has a good chance of landing back-to-back Memorial titles this weekend.”
Peter Lynch: “Reigning champions can never be dismissed at competitions such as the Memorial Tournament, and Viktor Hovland should be no different this time around. The Norwegian endured a tricky start to 2024, including a missed cut at Augusta National, but has since found his feet, finishing solo third at Valhalla, with that momentum certain to help him out at Muirfield Village.”
Jordan Harris: “Collin Morikawa has had five top 10s without winning this year, and he has a point to prove after failing to launch a real challenge on Sunday at the PGA Championship. He has previously missed out on this title after a play-off with Patrick Cantlay back in 2021, so perhaps this is the year he puts that right.”
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