Major championship week is finally here, and the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent memory. At under 7,400 yards, this Donald Ross "masterpiece" puts a premium on precision and putting over raw power—a formula that has historically opened the door for dark horses to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy. Think Rich Beem, Jimmy Walker, and Y.E. Yang: all players who entered the week flying under the radar and left with the biggest win of their careers.

With firm conditions expected and greens that demand surgical accuracy, this course favors the accuracy merchants. There's little room for separation off the tee, which means approach play will be the deciding factor. A good shot and a great shot will feel worlds apart, and that's exactly the kind of environment where longshots thrive.

As we scan the odds board, a handful of players with the perfect game for Aronimink aren't getting the buzz they deserve. Here are five prime candidates who can actually win the 2026 PGA Championship.

Russell Henley has always been a head-scratcher for me. He's got elite consistency and proven precision, but he's often lacked the aggressive edge needed to close. That changed at Augusta, where he posted a T-3 finish and led the field in ball-striking on Sunday, making bold putts that burned past the hole. Now ranked No. 9 in the world, Henley is routinely overlooked at majors that favor big hitters on 7,700-yard courses. Aronimink is a perfect fit—his short iron control and willingness to attack tough pins are tailor-made for this layout. With three straight top-10 finishes in majors, his resume is building toward a breakthrough. This could be the week.

For a deeper dive into why Russell Henley has the perfect formula to win a major, check out Read The Line's John Haslbauer on the full Preferred Lines betting show.