REX HOGGARD: Rory McIlroy. This is the most chalk of picks for nearly every reason. The Northern Irishman’s record at Quail Hollow is beyond impressive with four victories (at the Truist Championship) and he’s in the best form of anyone in golf with three marquee victories this year.

The second major championship of the season has arrived in the PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy won the Masters at Augusta National last month to complete the career grand slam. He is one of six players in history to accomplish that feat.

Rory McIlroy finally captured his career grand slam. Could Jordan Spieth be the next name to join golf’s history list? That looming question would have been laughable in past years, as

What does it say about the PGA Tour as 'the ultimate meritocracy' if the same popular players keep getting hand outs into signature events?