The fourth and final major of the calendar year is upon us. The game's top players will descend into Whistling Straits Golf Course for the 2015 PGA Championship on Thursday. Tournament hopefuls include Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
Rory McIlroy—having recovered from a ligament tear in his ankle—will make his first appearance since his tied-for-ninth performance at the U.S. Open in June.
Preview
Dates: Thursday, Aug. 13 - Sunday, Aug. 16
The Course: Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin
Purse: $10 million, with a $1.8 million winner's share
FedExCup Points: 550 to the champions
TV Info:
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Thursday and Friday: 2-8 p.m. ET, TNT
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Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ET, TNT; 2-7 p.m. ET, CBS
Odds
Death, taxes, Spieth entering a tournament as the resounding favorite. The two-time major champion opens at +550 according to Bovada. The real surprise comes directly behind Spieth, with McIlroy opening at +900. Not even a two month absence was enough to deter oddsmakers. Woods enters the weekend at a more modest +4000.
Here's a look at all 18 holes at Whistling Straits: https://t.co/zHKE507WT9 pic.twitter.com/8YQ8drLLtq
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 11, 2015
Prediction
Not far behind Spieth and McIlroy according to oddsmakers is Jason Day (+1200). The 27-year-old is still attempting to shake the tag of being the best player in the game without a major. Fully healthy, Day has been competitive in the three majors this season: T-28th, T-9th and T-4th.
With an upward trajectory, Sunday will finally be his day. (No pun intended).
Notable Opening Round Tee Times
8:15 a.m.: Victor Dubuisson, Matt Kuchar, Charl Schwartzel
8:25 a.m.: Sergio Garcia, Bill Haas, Louis Oosthuizen
8:35 a.m.: Justin Rose, Brandt Snedeker, Geoff Ogilvy
8:45 a.m.: Bubba Watson, Paul Casey, Jim Furyk
8:55 a.m.: Hunter Mahan, Lee Westwood, Ernie Els
9:05 a.m.: Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler
9:15 a.m.: Tiger Woods, Martin Kaymer, Keegan Bradley
1:50 p.m.: Nick Watney, Ian Poulter, Joost Luiten
2:00 p.m.: Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell, Patrick Reed
2:10 p.m.: Adam Scott, Henrik Stenson, Brooks Koepka
2:20 p.m.: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson
2:30 p.m.: Jason Dufner, Phil Mickelson, Padraig Harrington
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