The major season is heating up, and all eyes are now on the 2026 PGA Championship, set to tee off Thursday, May 14, at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. After Rory McIlroy's thrilling back-to-back Masters victory, the golf world is buzzing with anticipation for the next big test.
Scottie Scheffler enters as the defending champion, having dominated last year's event with a five-stroke victory at Quail Hollow. Fresh off a runner-up finish at both the Masters and the RBC Heritage, Scheffler is the man to beat. Current odds from FanDuel list him as the +480 favorite, meaning a $100 bet could net $480. Close behind are Rory McIlroy (+850), Cameron Young (+1200), Jon Rahm (+1500), and Xander Schauffele (+1600)—the only other players with odds under +2000.
But before you lock in any picks for your PGA Championship DFS lineups or One and Done pools, it's worth checking what the numbers say. SportsLine's proven computer model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, has simulated this tournament 10,000 times—and it's been on fire. The model has correctly predicted 17 majors, including five straight Masters (2021–2026) and last year's PGA Championship and Open Championship. If you've followed its picks, you've seen some serious returns.
One of the biggest surprises from this year's simulation? Bryson DeChambeau barely cracks the top 10, despite being an early favorite. DeChambeau missed the cut at the 2026 Masters and withdrew from LIV Golf Mexico City with wrist discomfort in April. While he's recorded three straight top-five finishes in other events, the model suggests his struggles may continue at Aronimink.
To see the full projected leaderboard and get the model's top picks for the PGA Championship, head to SportsLine now. Whether you're making betting picks, building DFS lineups, or planning your One and Done strategy, these insights could give you the edge you need.