Event: PGA Tour – The Memorial Tournament
Where: Muirfield Village Golf Club (Dublin, OH)
When: May 29th – June 1st
Watch: The Golf Channel, CBS
The Memorial Tournament, an esteemed fixture on the PGA Tour calendar, is set to return to its iconic home at Muirfield Village Golf Club in 2025. Conceived and hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, this invitational event stands as a testament to golf’s rich history and its enduring pursuit of excellence. Each year, the tournament draws a world-class field, eager to compete on a course meticulously designed by Nicklaus himself, offering a true championship test.
Muirfield Village, nestled in Dublin, Ohio, is renowned for its immaculate conditions, strategic layout, and challenging greens. It demands precision, creativity, and mental fortitude from every competitor. Beyond the fierce competition, the Memorial Tournament is deeply rooted in tradition, honoring golf’s past heroes and making significant contributions to charitable causes. The “honoree” ceremony, celebrating a figure who has made an indelible mark on the game, adds a unique layer of reverence to the week.
As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition, fans and players alike look forward to witnessing thrilling golf, dramatic finishes, and the crowning of a champion who has truly earned their place among the best. The Memorial Tournament is more than just a golf event; it’s a celebration of the sport’s finest traditions, hosted at one of its most revered venues.
About the Course
- Par 72
- Distance: 7,569 yards
- The 11th Hole (Par 5): This iconic hole is a brilliant design that encourages aggressive play but severely punishes poor shots, with Deer Creek weaving throughout.
- The 12th Hole (Par 3): Often compared to Augusta National’s 12th, this picturesque par 3 requires a precise shot over water to a challenging green.
Who to Bet on this Weekend?
Si Woo Kim – Top 10 Finish (+250)
Si Woo Kim is a strong contender to win the Memorial Tournament for several reasons, combining solid recent form with a proven track record at Muirfield Village. Kim has shown a strong affinity for Muirfield Village, the host course of the Memorial Tournament. He has consistently performed well there in recent years, with multiple top-15 finishes, including a 4th place finish in 2023, T9 in 2021, T13 in 2022, T15 in 2024, and T18 in 2020. This consistent strong play suggests his game suits the course well. His recent form is backed by encouraging Strokes Gained numbers. Over his past five tournaments, he has averaged 1.415 Strokes Gained Total, with particularly strong performances in Strokes Gained: Approach the Green (0.749) and Around-the-Green (0.388). While his putting has sometimes been a weakness, he’s shown improvement in that area in his most recent starts (0.079 Strokes Gained: Putting in his last five). Muirfield Village often rewards strong iron play and a good short game, which aligns with Kim’s strengths.
Shane Lowry – Top 5 Finish (+475)
Lowry has been in good form leading up to the Memorial. He’s had seven top-20 finishes in his last ten starts, including a T2 at the Truist Championship and a 7th place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. While his 2024 Memorial Tournament performance (49th) was not his best, Lowry does have a T6 finish at Muirfield Village in 2021 and a T16 in 2023. This shows he is capable of performing well on this challenging course. He is consistently strong in Strokes Gained: Approach the Green, ranking 6th on the PGA Tour this season. This is a critical statistic for Muirfield Village, a course known for its demanding approach shots and small greens. He’s also strong in Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green (18th overall).
