Rory McIlroy is right up there with Scheffler. McIlroy won the Masters in a playoff last month to finally complete the career grand slam and end his 11-year major championship drought. He’s shined at Quail Hollow Club throughout his career, too. He’s won the Wells Fargo Championship there four times in his career.

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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.