5 Dream Golf Family Pairs We Want to See at The PNC Championship
The PNC Championship features just 20 players who must have won a Major, Senior Major, or The Players Championship, competing alongside family members in a 36-hole team scramble format. Here are five dream family pairings we'd love to see:
Rory & Gerry McIlroy
- Gerry has been ever-present in Rory's career
- Scratch golfer and Seminole Golf Club member
- Regular partners in Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Two men laughing together
Matt & Sue Fitzpatrick
- Sue proved her skills winning team event at 2023 Alfred Dunhill Links with Matt
- Strong golfing family with Matt's brother Alex also playing professionally
Couple holding golden sports trophy
Phil Mickelson & Phil Mickelson Snr
- 89-year-old Mickelson Sr still regularly shoots his age
- Would offer unique father-son dynamic with "Phil Jr"
Dustin Johnson & Wayne Gretzky
- Hockey legend Gretzky recently won star-studded edition of The Match
- Previous experience playing together at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Two golfers walking on course
Jon & Edorta Rahm
- Edorta plays off nine handicap
- Family took up golf after watching 1997 Ryder Cup
- Both parents instrumental in Jon's early golf development
Men holding Masters green jacket