TWO UP

Strange says Rahm Scheffler are cut above rivals ahead of Oak Hill major

- DALE RANKIN

CURTIS STRANGE believes Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler have separated themselves from their rivals and backed an intense’ Rahm to enjoy a stellar career.

Rahm is top of the world rankings after four wins from 11 events in 2023, including succeeding Scheffler as the Masters champion after claiming his second major at Augusta.

Scheffler made a successful title defence in the WM Phoenix Open and also won the Players Championship at Sawgrass, leaving him just behind Rahm in the rankings but a full two points clear of Rory Mcllroy in third.

The leading pair are unsurprisingly vying for favouritism ahead of the 105th US PGA Championship at Oak Hill, where Strange won the second of his back-to-back US Open titles in 1989 and will be on commentary duties for ESPN.