Four of this diverse dozen, Morikawa, Ram, McIlroy and Scheffler, have big titles. Six more, Damen, Buckley, Bo Hosler, NeSmith, Rodgers and Hardy, reached this week by winning seats through 36 qualifying holes in a process that starts with nearly 9,000 participants, drops to 870 and then ends at 65. who join the other 91 who have won a release right in the field.
The golf course they face over the weekend will be different from most others that have seen, not only because of the rocky, hilly layout of The Country Club, but also because the weekend forecast expects a wind of 10-15 miles per hour blowing from the north.
“I would expect it to be a little faster and a little fiery this weekend,” McIlroy said. “You have to be pretty precise now, but maybe just a little more precise with everything.”
Given the situation and the forecasts, there is still every chance to see a surprising winner to appear even with some established names in the race.
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