As the golf world turns its attention to Aronimink for the PGA Championship, all eyes are naturally on the two titans of the sport. Scottie Scheffler has been in electrifying form, finishing runner-up in each of his last three starts. He chased Rory McIlroy all the way to the final holes at The Masters, proving he's never far from the winner's circle.
Speaking of McIlroy, Aronimink seems custom-built for his game. The course rewards distance off the tee, giving the Northern Irishman a significant edge. Fresh off back-to-back Masters appearances and playing with immense motivation, he's the clear favorite for many.
But Golf Channel analyst Johnson Wagner isn't going with the chalk. In fact, he's making a bold prediction that could shake up the leaderboard. After walking the course, Wagner admits he "can't see a world" where his surprise pick doesn't hoist the Wanamaker Trophy.
That pick? Ludvig Aberg.
The Swedish sensation has been flying under the radar since his heartbreaking collapse at The Players Championship, where he found the water twice on the final day. But since then, Aberg has quietly put together a string of stellar performances. He's posted top-10 finishes in three of his last four events, bringing his season total to five top-10s and three top-fives. Only Scheffler and McIlroy can claim a better record.
"I went kind of chalk with Scottie and Rory," Wagner explained on CBS. "Obviously, they're the two best players in the world. Four of the last six majors have been won by those two. But I'm going off the wall a little bit for my actual winner: Ludvig Aberg."
Wagner's confidence comes from a simple walk around Aronimink. "When I walked this golf course yesterday, I kept thinking, there's no way Ludvig Aberg isn't winning this tournament. It's tailor-made for his game, and he's been in decent form."
And he's right. Aronimink is a bomber's paradise—long, demanding, and rewarding of elite physical ability. But it also requires precision to avoid the thick rough. Aberg's combination of power and accuracy makes him a perfect fit. If he can keep his composure, this could be the week the golf world gets its next superstar.
