PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: WILL MASTERS WINNER SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER PLAY IN 2024'S SECOND MAJOR?
Scottie Scheffler is the world's best golfer, and it's not particularly close. As Mugatu would say, "He's so hot right now."
He's less than one month removed from winning his second Masters Tournament and has been atop the World Golf Rankings for 51 consecutive weeks. All that said, Scheffler is not unbeatable right now. How do you beat him? Hope he doesn't show up.
That has been a legitimate strategy as of late as Scheffler is still waiting for his wife, Meredith, to deliver their first child. Already, we know that Scheffler will not participate in this weekend's Wells Fargo Championship.
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With the PGA Championship just two weeks away, there is thought that Scheffler could miss 2024's second major. Here are the latest rumors surrounding Scheffler's status for May 16.
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Scottie Scheffler: Timeline of wife's pregnancy
Golf fans may already be aware that the birth of Scheffler's son was already a topic for Scheffler's availability during the 2024 Masters. The couple's first child was reportedly expected in late April. If that were the case, we are likely well-beyond a week past the original due date. Of course, that is all under the assumption that the due date was in fact in late April.
Scheffler's 2024 tournament appearances
Scheffler has made ten appearances in 2024, and has really kicked his game to another gear in his last five appearances, racking up four wins and a second-place finish. Those four wins came at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Players Championship, the RBC Heritage Classic, and of course, the 2024 Masters.
Scheffler may be a little out of practice going into the PGA Championship though if he chooses to play. He has not played in a sanctioned event in three weeks. The anticipation of the birth of his first child isn't keeping him off the links entirely though. Earlier this week, Scheffler was seen playing a round with former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Scheffler allegedly shot a 67 in wet conditions. Clearly, his game has not taken any hits as of late.
What are Scheffler's odds to win the 2024 PGA Championship?
Despite Scheffler potentially missing the event, BetMGM lists Scheffler as the favorite to win the major. He currently sits at +350 odds. The next best odds belong to Rory McIlroy (+1200) and Brooks Koepka (+1400).
When is the 2024 PGA Championship?
Round 1 of the PGA Championship will be on May 16. The tournament will run through May 19.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: PGA Championship: Will Masters winner Scottie Scheffler play in 2024's second major?
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