Welcome to the 108th US PGA Championship, a major golf tournament that's always full of surprises and excitement. This year, the event is taking place at Aronimink, Pennsylvania, and it's shaping up to be a real battle between some of the world's best players. But what makes this year's edition particularly intriguing is the potential for a non-American winner. For the past decade, the US PGA Championship has been dominated by American players, with Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas lifting the Wanamaker Trophy multiple times. However, this year, players from 25 different countries are competing, with England having the largest contingent at 14 players. And among them, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and Justin Rose are all currently sitting inside the top 10 of the world rankings. So, is this the year that an English player finally wins the US PGA Championship? Personally, I think it's a real possibility. Fitzpatrick, in particular, is riding a wave of success after winning a maiden DP World Tour title and then tasting PGA Tour glory with his brother Matthew. And with his current form, he's a real contender for the top spot. But it's not just Fitzpatrick who's in the running. Rory McIlroy, the Masters champion, is also looking to add to his back-to-back major wins. However, his preparations have been disrupted by a troublesome right foot, which has caused him to withdraw from practice rounds. Despite this setback, McIlroy remains optimistic and is determined to compete. In my opinion, the course at Aronimink is also a key factor in this year's tournament. With massive greens and tricky pins, it's a course that rewards power and precision. And with the removal of trees and the presence of bunkers, it's a course that could favor the bigger hitters. However, what many people don't realize is that this year's tournament is also a battle of the tours. Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, both from the LIV Golf contingent, are looking to make a statement amid funding issues on the team-based tour. And with Cameron Young also in the mix, it's a real battle of the best players from different tours. So, as we head into the first round, who are the players to watch? Well, one thing that immediately stands out is the strength of the English contingent. With Fitzpatrick, Fleetwood, and Rose all in the top 10 of the world rankings, it's clear that England is a force to be reckoned with. But it's not just the English players who are in the running. McIlroy, Scheffler, and DeChambeau are all looking to make a statement, and with the presence of the LIV Golf contingent, it's a real battle of the best players from different tours. If you take a step back and think about it, this year's US PGA Championship is a real test of the world's best players. With the strength of the English contingent, the presence of the LIV Golf contingent, and the challenging course at Aronimink, it's a tournament that could see a non-American winner for the first time in a decade. And that, my friends, is what makes this year's edition of the US PGA Championship so fascinating. So, stay tuned, and let's see who comes out on top.
