The 2026 PGA Championship is upon us, and the stage is set at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. With 156 of the world's best golfers ready to battle for the Wanamaker Trophy, we've ranked the top 26 players who have the best shot at glory in this second major of the season.

Last year, Scottie Scheffler dominated with a commanding five-stroke victory, but don't let that fool you. Since the PGA Championship moved to May in 2019, this major has been known for nail-biting finishes. From Justin Thomas' playoff win at Southern Hills to Xander Schauffele's clutch birdie on the 72nd hole at Valhalla, the margins have been razor-thin—often just one or two strokes separating the champion from the rest.

This year, the golf world feels both tighter and more unpredictable. While Scottie Scheffler remains the man to beat—sitting atop every odds board—the chasing pack seems closer than ever. Yet, for those further down the list, the gap to the elite feels as wide as it's ever been. As Patrick Reed noted at the Masters, there may only be about 10 players truly capable of winning a major in 2026. Aronimink could prove him right, but it might also surprise us.

Here's our breakdown of the top 26 contenders, starting with the players who have the best chance to hoist the trophy this week just outside Philadelphia.

1. Scottie Scheffler — The defending champion has been a model of consistency in the PGA Championship, with five top-10 finishes in six appearances, including his 2025 win at Quail Hollow. Since 2024, he's only finished outside the top 10 in a major once—at Pinehurst No. 2. His recent run of three straight runner-up finishes shows he's still a tee-to-green machine. The key? A fast start. If Scheffler is near the top of the leaderboard after the first two days, expect him to stay there.

2. Rory McIlroy — Always a threat in the majors, McIlroy's power game suits Aronimink's long layout. After a solid spring, he's hungry to add another Wanamaker Trophy to his collection.