2023 PGA Championship Preview
The PGA Championship is one of the most anticipated golf tournaments of the year, and on May 18–21, 2023, it will be held at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. The historic course has hosted the tournament three times in the past, and it is sure to provide a challenging and exciting venue for the world's best golfers.
History of the PGA Championship
The PGA Championship was first played in 1916, and over the years, it has become one of the most prestigious events in golf. The tournament is organized by the Professional Golfers' Association, and it is the only one of the four major championships that is exclusively for professional golfers.
The PGA Championship is the second-oldest of the four major championships, behind only the Open Championship and this year will be the 101st edition of the event. The list of past winners reads like a who's who of golf, with legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson all having won the tournament multiple times.
Course Information
Oak Hill Country Club is a historic course that was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1926. The course has hosted numerous major championships, including the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup, and the Senior PGA Championship.
The course is known for its narrow fairways and challenging greens, which require precision and accuracy from the golfers. The signature hole of the course is the par-5 13th, with a tee shot that must carry over a deep valley to a green that slopes from back to front. The green is surrounded by bunkers, making it a challenging target.
Hole 13 - Par 5
Predictions for the 2023 PGA Championship
As always, the field for the 2023 PGA Championship is expected to be stacked with the world's best golfers. It is impossible to predict who will come out on top, but there are a few golfers who are likely to be in the mix.
One of the favourites is Rory McIlroy, who has won four major championships in his career, including two PGA Championships. McIlroy is known for his powerful driving and accurate iron play, which should serve him well on the challenging Oak Hill course.
Another golfer to watch is Justin Thomas, who won the PGA Championship in 2017. Thomas is one of the most consistent players on tour, and he has a well-rounded game that should allow him to navigate the difficult Oak Hill course.
Rahm is currently one of the top-ranked golfers in the world, and he has been playing some of the best golf of his career in recent months. He won the U.S. Open in 2021 and has been a consistent contender in other major championships. Rahm is a powerful and accurate ball-striker who can handle challenging courses like Oak Hill.
After a few down years, Jordan Spieth has been making a comeback in 2021 and 2022, winning several tournaments and contending in major championships. He has a well-rounded game and a great touch around the greens, which could be an advantage at Oak Hill.
The 2023 PGA Championship promises to be an exciting event that will showcase some of the best golfers in the world from both the PGA & LIV Tour. The historic Oak Hill Country Club is sure to provide a challenging venue, and it will be interesting to see which golfer is able to rise to the occasion and claim the title.
