Capsules of 10 top contenders for the PGA Championship, to be played July 28-31 at Baltusrol Golf Club: RORY MCILROY Age: 27. Country: Northern Ireland. World ranking: 4. Worldwide wins: 19. Majors: U.S. Open (2011), British Open (2014), PGA Championship (2012, 2014). 2016 Majors: Masters-T10, US Open-Cut, British Open-T5. Best of the year: Winning the Irish Open before a home crowd. Backspin: More than one victory was expected out of McIlroy this year. He hasn't contended in any of the majors and is closer to No. 5 in the world than No. 1. He's not doing much better publicly for his unprompted criticism of golf in the Olympics. One victory changes everything. --- JORDAN SPIETH Age: 23....
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