Thomas won the PGA Championship back in 2017, which catapulted him into the limelight. His first major victory at a young age of 24 shielded him from broader pressures and left him lacking the “scar tissue” that shapes resilient champions.

Pendrith has participated in 13 tournaments this season, and while he hasn't finished first in any of them, he has come away with one finish in the top-five and three finishes in the top-10.

McIlroy won last month's Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, Schauffele is defending his title, while Scheffler — dramatically and controversially arrested at last year's tournament — is the w...