Scottie Scheffler aims for third consecutive win at Memorial Tournament 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The 2026 Memorial Tournament is underway at Muirfield Village, featuring a strong field of 72 players. Scottie Scheffler is seeking his third consecutive victory, having not won in five months. Other top contenders include Patrick Cantlay, a two-time winner of this event, and Justin Thomas, who is coming off a strong performance after an offseason injury. Si Woo Kim and Russell Henley are also noted as key players to watch at this challenging course. The tournament serves as a critical preparation for the upcoming U.S. Open.
- •Scheffler has been winless for five months leading into the tournament.
- •Cantlay has previously won the Memorial Tournament twice.
- •Thomas finished in the top-15 in his last three tournaments.
- •Kim is noted for his impressive ball-striking ability.
- •Henley is coming off a recent victory at the Colonial.
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