Staff picks: Who will win their first major championship in 2024?

Don’t be surprised if a handful of rising stars command the spotlight in 2024.

Four of the five major champions on the women’s side in 2023 were first-time winners. As for the men? Two of four.

As the golf world moves on from 2023 and looks ahead to 2024, we got to thinking, who is most likely to add a major championship to their resume for the first time in the new year? Several writers on Golfweek‘s staff have made their picks, some surprising, some not so much.

Men’s 2024 major venues: Augusta National Golf Club (Masters), Valhalla Golf Club (PGA Championship), Pinehurst No. 2 (U.S. Open) and Royal Troon (Open Championship).

Women’s 2024 major venues: The Club at Carlton Woods (Chevron Championship), Lancaster Country Club (U.S. Women’s Open), Sahalee Country Club (KPMG Women’s PGA Championship), Evian Resort Golf Club (Amundi Evian Championship), The Old Course at St. Andrews (AIG Women’s Open).

Photos: 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club

Here’s a look at some of the best photos from Baltusrol.

Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, is no stranger to hosting major championship golf. And this week, it adds yet another chapter to its storied history.

The 2023 KMPG Women’s PGA Championship begins Thursday at Baltusrol’s Lower Course. It’s the first time the best women in the world will try to conquer Baltusrol since 1961. The course first hosted a U.S. Women’s Amateur in 1901 and has been a staple in golf’s history since.

Rose Zhang will make her second professional start, trying to build off her victory at the Mizuho Americas Open. Nelly Korda is back after some time off. Then there’s In Gee Chun, who is the defending champion after hoisting the trophy at Congressional last year.

It’s bound to be a terrific week in New Jersey.

HOW TO WATCH: 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA

Here’s a look the best photos from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

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