Scottie Scheffler's search for a major outside Augusta National and Jordan Spieth's possible career grand slam are other topics to watch

McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship, the normal PGA Tour stop at Quail Hollow, four times in his career. Although McIlroy has slightly longer odds than Scottie Scheffler to win the Wanamaker Trophy, he has to be viewed as the favorite.

Dean Burmester finished T-12, tied with Rory McIlroy, at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla. He shot a six under on Friday and ultimately earned an exemption into this year’s major through his stellar play.