Rory McIlroy listed as favorite to win CJ Cup, could take over as world No. 1
PGA Tour action returns this week as some of the world's best descend on Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina for The CJ Cup. But for one very familiar face, the opportunity to snag the spot at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking is also up for grabs.
Rory McIlroy, fresh off of a FedEx Cup victory, is the early favorite to repeat his CJ Cup success this weekend at Congaree, according to DraftKings.
The Irishman currently sits at No. 3 in the world and has the chance to bump Scottie Scheffler from the top spot as he defends the CJ Cup crown.
It won't be an easy feat, mind you, with this year's CJ Cup field being packed with some of the world's best talent. Scheffler, along with world No. 5 Jon Rahm, PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas, and U.S. Open champ Matt Fitzpatrick will all challenge McIlroy this week.
Per the PGA Tour's website, the winner of the CJ Cup will receive 500 FedEx Cup points.
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