The 108th PGA Championship is set to tee off at Aronimink Golf Club, and the buzz is already electric. As the year's second major approaches, all eyes are on the world's top golfers—and the oddsmakers have spoken.
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline the favorites list, a familiar sight for fans who've watched them dominate recent majors. Scheffler, the reigning Wanamaker Trophy winner, is aiming to repeat his 2025 triumph, while McIlroy seeks his third PGA Championship title on the heels of his historic back-to-back victories at Augusta National. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between the world's top two players.
But the story doesn't end there. A notable gap has emerged between Jon Rahm and fellow LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau, with Rahm now sitting third in the betting lines. Meanwhile, the battle for the No. 3 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking is heating up between reigning Players Champion Cameron Young and 2022 U.S. Open winner Matthew Fitzpatrick—arguably the hottest players on Tour this season. Bettors are watching closely to see who will emerge as the dark horse.
The odds board has seen some significant shifts in recent days. Rory's number has improved slightly after a rare poor showing at Quail Hollow last weekend, while Rahm has leapfrogged DeChambeau and others to become a clear third favorite. Young, who initially trailed Fitzpatrick when the odds were first released on May 4, has now jumped ahead of 2024 PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele. Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, has slipped behind rising star Ludvig Åberg.
Other notable movers include Collin Morikawa, who has dropped from +2200 to +3900, and Justin Thomas, who has fallen off the favorites board entirely—now sitting at +4900 for those still interested. These shifts highlight the unpredictable nature of the game and the depth of talent in the field this week.
As the first round approaches outside of Philadelphia, the question remains: Can Scheffler repeat, or will McIlroy claim his third Wanamaker Trophy? With so much talent in the mix, this year's PGA Championship promises to be a classic.