The stage is set for the 2026 PGA Championship, and this year’s second major is shaping up to be one for the history books. Teeing off Thursday morning at the prestigious Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, the field is loaded with stars chasing legacy-defining moments.
Scottie Scheffler enters as the man to beat, riding the momentum of a dominant five-stroke victory at last year’s PGA Championship. As the +480 favorite, he’s aiming to become just the fourth player in the stroke-play era to win back-to-back PGA titles. But the storylines don’t stop there. Brooks Koepka (+3500) is chasing his fourth PGA Championship win, a feat only three players have ever achieved. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth (+5500) is looking to complete the career Grand Slam, the final piece of a puzzle that has eluded him for years.
Rory McIlroy, fresh off his Masters triumph, is second on the odds board at +950. A win here would make him the first golfer since 1975 to capture both the Masters and the PGA Championship in the same season—a feat that would cement his place among the all-time greats.
But before you place your bets, there’s one name the experts are warning you about: Cameron Young. Despite being the world’s No. 3 ranked golfer and sitting at +1200 on the odds board, the model’s simulations suggest he’ll struggle to even crack the top five. Young has had a breakout season, winning the Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship, but his major tournament record tells a different story. He’s 0 for 19 in majors, with as many missed cuts (seven) as top-25 finishes. Over his last three PGA Championship starts, his results have been 47th, 63rd, and a missed cut—hardly the form of a contender.
This year’s PGA Championship is packed with drama, history, and high stakes. Whether you’re rooting for a repeat champion, a career Grand Slam, or a breakthrough performance, Aronimink is ready to deliver unforgettable moments. Get your gear ready and settle in—it’s going to be a thrilling week of golf.
