Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion at the PGA Championship and feeling like a bridesmaid over the last month.Runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the Masters. Playoff loss to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage. Runner-up (by six shots) to Cameron Young at Doral.Last week my wife was like, Hey, Scottie. Youre like the first guy in PGA Tour history to have three solo runner-ups in a row.' I'm like, Yeah, its probably because the guy that was playing that good figured out a way to win one of those,' Scheffler said Tuesday.It hasn't put much of a dent in his confidence going into the second major of the year. Scheffler is fierce when it comes to competition, hates losing even in friendly matches with his caddie and still has come to appreciate that winning isn't always easy.He has a firm hold on the No. 1 world ranking he is approaching three straight years at the top of golf despite not winning since his season debut in the California desert.You know you're playing good golf, and you'd love to get some wins, he said. Finishing second hurts, but I think when you reflect and you're looking at things to work on, there's a lot less to clean up when you're finishing second than there is when you're finishing 30th.Not that he has a lot of experience with the latter Scheffler hasn't finished 30th or worse since August 2024.To end that run of silver medal this week at Aronimink would allow him to join Brooks Koepka (2018-19) and Tiger Woods (1999-00 and 2006-07) as the only players to win back-to-back in the PGA Championship in stroke play.In his way is a course has plenty of room off the tee and little room for error when it comes to hitting the correct spot on the large, severely contoured greens.He also faces the strongest field of the four majors, with 98 of the top 100 in the world, which includes the last three players to beat him McIlroy (No. 2), Young (No. 3) and Fitzpatrick (No. 4).McIlroy came up to Aronimink two weeks ago for a peek at the course he had not played since the BMW Championship in 2018, when it was so soft and mushy from rain that the event couldn't finish until Monday. The hope this week is for minimal rain and firm, dry conditions.For the most part, it should be a bit drier, which really brings out the character of the greens, McIlroy said. The greens seem to be the big defense and the big talking point of the golf course.McIlroy had his practice round cut short on Tuesday with a blister on his right toe that was causing some discomfort last week at the Truist Championship.Not since Jordan Spieth in 2015 has anyone captured the first two majors of the season, and McIlroy has a chance to do that. The majors have become his focus of late, especially now that he finally has the career Grand Slam from winning the Masters a year ago.McIlroy and Spieth are in the same group when the PGA Championship begins Thursday, along with Jon Rahm of LIV Golf. Spieth lacks only the PGA Championship to complete the career slam.For all the talk about bunker complexes that seem to line every landing area there are 20 bunkers on the 11th hole alone players have been talking about the greens all week, particularly if the rain holds off and the course gets firm.Greens are diabolical. Should be a really good test, Xander Schauffele said. "You can make it as easy or difficult on yourself as youd like. If you get aggressive to certain pins and short-side yourself, youre going to hit it to 20 or 30 feet at best, just based on how fast and firm it is and how much it runs away from you. But at the same time, there's certain pockets where ... you can hit a really good shot and get rewarded for it.The greens are definitely the thing to prepare for this tournament. I think it will be fun to watch.Scheffler and McIlroy have combined to win four of the last five majors McIlroy at Augusta National the last two times, Scheffler at the PGA Championship and British Open last year.Scheffler is more about precision, though he certainly has enough length. McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball. Aronimink could test a little of each, though McIlroy was more concerned about the second shot.I think in this day and age Im not sure if its going to test all aspects of your bag, McIlroy said. "Strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent. It's basically bash driver down there and then figure it out from there. ... When these traditional golf courses take a lot of trees out, it makes strategy not as much of a concern off the tee.But the greens are the main focus this week, and I think getting yourself in the right sections of the greens, making sure you leave yourself below the hole for the most part. Thats the key.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion at the PGA Championship and feeling like a bridesmaid over the last month.Runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the Masters. Playoff loss to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage. Runner-up (by six shots) to Cameron Young at Doral.Last week my wife was like, Hey, Scottie. Youre like the first guy in PGA Tour history to have three solo runner-ups in a row.' I'm like, Yeah, its probably because the guy that was playing that good figured out a way to win one of those,' Scheffler said Tuesday.It hasn't put much of a dent in his confidence going into the second major of the year. Scheffler is fierce when it comes to competition, hates losing even in friendly matches with his caddie and still has come to appreciate that winning isn't always easy.He has a firm hold on the No. 1 world ranking he is approaching three straight years at the top of golf despite not winning since his season debut in the California desert.You know you're playing good golf, and you'd love to get some wins, he said. Finishing second hurts, but I think when you reflect and you're looking at things to work on, there's a lot less to clean up when you're finishing second than there is when you're finishing 30th.Not that he has a lot of experience with the latter Scheffler hasn't finished 30th or worse since August 2024.To end that run of silver medal this week at Aronimink would allow him to join Brooks Koepka (2018-19) and Tiger Woods (1999-00 and 2006-07) as the only players to win back-to-back in the PGA Championship in stroke play.In his way is a course has plenty of room off the tee and little room for error when it comes to hitting the correct spot on the large, severely contoured greens.He also faces the strongest field of the four majors, with 98 of the top 100 in the world, which includes the last three players to beat him McIlroy (No. 2), Young (No. 3) and Fitzpatrick (No. 4).McIlroy came up to Aronimink two weeks ago for a peek at the course he had not played since the BMW Championship in 2018, when it was so soft and mushy from rain that the event couldn't finish until Monday. The hope this week is for minimal rain and firm, dry conditions.For the most part, it should be a bit drier, which really brings out the character of the greens, McIlroy said. The greens seem to be the big defense and the big talking point of the golf course.McIlroy had his practice round cut short on Tuesday with a blister on his right toe that was causing some discomfort last week at the Truist Championship.Not since Jordan Spieth in 2015 has anyone captured the first two majors of the season, and McIlroy has a chance to do that. The majors have become his focus of late, especially now that he finally has the career Grand Slam from winning the Masters a year ago.McIlroy and Spieth are in the same group when the PGA Championship begins Thursday, along with Jon Rahm of LIV Golf. Spieth lacks only the PGA Championship to complete the career slam.For all the talk about bunker complexes that seem to line every landing area there are 20 bunkers on the 11th hole alone players have been talking about the greens all week, particularly if the rain holds off and the course gets firm.Greens are diabolical. Should be a really good test, Xander Schauffele said. "You can make it as easy or difficult on yourself as youd like. If you get aggressive to certain pins and short-side yourself, youre going to hit it to 20 or 30 feet at best, just based on how fast and firm it is and how much it runs away from you. But at the same time, there's certain pockets where ... you can hit a really good shot and get rewarded for it.The greens are definitely the thing to prepare for this tournament. I think it will be fun to watch.Scheffler and McIlroy have combined to win four of the last five majors McIlroy at Augusta National the last two times, Scheffler at the PGA Championship and British Open last year.Scheffler is more about precision, though he certainly has enough length. McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball. Aronimink could test a little of each, though McIlroy was more concerned about the second shot.I think in this day and age Im not sure if its going to test all aspects of your bag, McIlroy said. "Strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent. It's basically bash driver down there and then figure it out from there. ... When these traditional golf courses take a lot of trees out, it makes strategy not as much of a concern off the tee.But the greens are the main focus this week, and I think getting yourself in the right sections of the greens, making sure you leave yourself below the hole for the most part. Thats the key.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

This time last season, the Premier League season was fizzling out.Liverpool had already been crowned champions, with Arne Slot's men blowing away their rivals and securing the crown on April 27 after an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tottenham.The relegation battle had long been concluded, too, with Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton all dropping down to the Championship after just a season in the top-flight.It was only the race for Europe that provided any intrigue, with Newcastle, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest all ultimately finishing in the top seven to ensure their international involvement.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayFast-forward to now, however, and things couldn't be more different.The title race is delicately poised, with just two matches to go. As things stand, it looks as though that battle will go down to the wire.Arsenal celebrated wildly after beating West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, with Leandro Trossard scoring the only goal of the game.There was late VAR drama, of course. Callum Wilson thought he'd snatched a point at the death, only for referee Chris Kavanagh to chalk his effort off after being sent to look at his monitor.Pablo had been adjudged to have committed a foul in David Raya, who had spared Arsenal ultimate humiliation earlier in the game with a series of sensational saves. His thwarting of Matheus Fernandes, in particular, felt significant.Yet Manchester City, guided by the genius of Pep Guardiola, remain firmly in the mix. Victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday would see them move to within just two points of Arsenal at the summit.Right now, many see the title race as a formality. The Gunners will do battle with Burnley, before facing Palace on the final day of the season.But Burnley, despite already being down, will attempt to ruin the party. They certainly showed they're not done yet with a spirited display against Villa last time out. Palace won't be easy, either, even if their domestic form has left plenty to be desired.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Jermaine Jenas 'in new relationship with woman 12 years his junior' after wife split and BBC axeJamie Carragher lays into Tottenham star for 'ridiculous' decision which cost his side in Leeds drawGerwyn Price sparks Darts World Cup confusion with social media health updateThe battle for Europe is equally fascinating.Manchester United have already wrapped up Champions League football, having enjoyed a sensational resurgence under Michael Carrick.Who joins them in Europe's premier competition remains to be seen, however.Right now, Liverpool and Villa occupy the remaining top five positions. With the two teams poised to play each other this weekend, however, plenty could yet change.Bournemouth are continuing to push, with the Cherries punching well above their weight. They still have to face a City side fighting for the title but their performances this season suggest they're more than capable of upsetting the odds.Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Everton are also hoping to make Europe in the form of the Conference League. Though it's considered the ugly duckling of the three competitions, nights under the lights - and the money they generate - are significant to all four.Then, of course, there's the relegation battle.Tottenham were fortunate 12 months ago that Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester were worse than them. This time around they've had no such luxury, however.Spurs could have virtually assured their survival with victory over Leeds on Monday. Instead, on a nervy night in north London, they could only draw - meaning they're just two points above West Ham.Tottenham's remaining fixtures are tricky. It's Chelsea next, who would love to inflict more misery on their rivals. Just like they did in 2016, when a dramatic draw at Stamford Bridge gifted Leicester the Premier League title.On the final day, they'll face Everton. David Moyes' men have Europe in their sights and are determined to bring Thursday night football to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.West Ham may be occupying the final relegation spot for now but the Hammers' fixtures appear, at least on paper, to be more winnable.They're due to face a Newcastle side who have endured a wretched campaign under Eddie Howe. After that, they play a Leeds team whose top-flight status is already secure.The Premier League has faced accusations of being dull at times. There's plenty of drama left in store, however, with more twists and turns potentially in sight. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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