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.

You can tune in to ESPN+ for streaming coverage of the PGA Championship Thursday through Sunday, and Paramount+ on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. CBS and ESPN are both also available with subscriptions to Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV.

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