Golf major championship predictions 2023: Xander Schauffele grabs first as Jordan Spieth bounces back

Whether it's a player's first or fourth, major championship trophies still hold a deeper meaning

April will be here before you know it, and coming along for the ride with it will be the start of golf's 2023 major championship season. Beginning at Augusta National for the Masters, as it typically does, the majors will go a long way to defining the game's best next year.

While eyes around Augusta will be drawn to Tiger Woods and the return of Phil Mickelson, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy will resume his quest for the career grand slam. The four-time major champion is still without a green jacket in his closet and will attempt to become the sixth man to collect all four majors. Scottie Scheffler will also look to defend his green jacket after spending most of 2022 ranked as the top golfer in the world.

Moving onward past Augusta, Georgia, the focus will shift to Rochester, New York, for the PGA Championship. A year removed from Justin Thomas' memorable seven-stroke come-from-behind victory at Southern Hills, the two-time PGA Championship winner will vie for his third Wanamaker Trophy at Oak Hill Country Club. Meanwhile, good friend Jordan Spieth is seeking his first, which would help him complete his own career grand slam.