The 2026 PGA Championship is set to tee off this Thursday at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and all eyes are on world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as he chases history. Scheffler, who enters as the +480 favorite, is aiming to become the first back-to-back PGA Championship winner since Brooks Koepka pulled off the feat in 2018 and 2019. With a commanding five-stroke victory over Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley last year, Scheffler has proven he knows how to close on the big stage. If he wins, he'll join Tiger Woods—who did it twice (1999-2000 and 2006-2007)—as one of the rare players to defend this title.
The field at Aronimink is stacked with talent, including Rory McIlroy (+850), Cameron Young (+1200), Jon Rahm (+1500), Xander Schauffele (+1600), and Ludvig Åberg (+1800). But before you place your bets, it's worth noting that SportsLine golf expert David Bearman is making a bold call: he's fading Åberg, despite the Swedish star's tempting odds.
Bearman, who previously served as ESPN's golf researcher and authored the weekly golf betting column at ESPN Chalk, has been on fire in 2026. He's already racked up over 18 units of profit, hitting big on Cam Young at The Players Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage, and Young again at the Cadillac Championship. His track record makes his PGA Championship picks worth a close look.
So why is Bearman skeptical of Åberg? The 26-year-old is still searching for his first major win. His best major performance came at the 2024 Masters, where he finished second. Since then, his results have been mixed: a 12th-place finish at the 2024 U.S. Open, a 23rd at the 2025 Open Championship, and missed cuts at the PGA Championship in both 2024 and 2025. "Simply put, I don't trust Åberg with it all on the line on Sunday," Bearman told SportsLine. "Yet, he may very well win 3-4 majors in his career—just not this week."
For golf fans and bettors alike, the 2026 PGA Championship promises drama, history, and plenty of surprises. Whether you're backing Scheffler's dominance, rooting for a McIlroy resurgence, or eyeing a sleeper pick, Aronimink is set to deliver a thrilling week of action.