1, Rory McIlroy, 2,650. 2, Sepp Straka, 2,129. 3, Justin Thomas, 2,044. 4, Scottie Scheffler, 1,928. 5, Andrew Novak, 1,438. 6, Russell Henley, 1,418. 7, Corey Conners, 1,350. 8, Shane Lowry, 1,303. 9 ...

The Waterford pro was a late addition to the field just last week when others’ failures did him a favour and an unlikely invite to the year’s second Major was extended.

Rory McIlroy will bid for his sixth Major win alongside world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and holder and world No 3 Xander Schauffele in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The game’s top three will tee ...