The 2026 PGA Championship is set to tee off at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler as he aims to defend his title. Scheffler, who dominated last year's event with a five-stroke victory over Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley, enters as the +480 favorite. The tournament runs from Thursday, May 14, on the challenging par-70, 7,394-yard layout, promising a thrilling week of golf.
Joining Scheffler in the spotlight are top contenders like Rory McIlroy (+850), Cameron Young (+1200), Jon Rahm (+1500), Xander Schauffele (+1600), and Ludvig Aberg (+1800). But before you place your bets, sportsline golf expert Brady Kannon has released his 2026 PGA Championship predictions and best bets, and he's making some bold calls.
Kannon, a seasoned handicapper with over 30 years of experience, has a proven track record. He's called eight major winners since 2013 and hit six PGA winners in 2025 alone, including a stunning 110-1 longshot in Harris English at the Farmers Insurance Open. His recent success includes nailing Matt Fitzpatrick (15-1) at the Valspar Championship, and he's 42-33-5 on head-to-head bets since joining SportsLine. Now, he's zeroed in on the PGA Championship field, offering insights on best bets, prop bets, sleepers, and golfers to avoid.
One of Kannon's biggest calls this year? He's fading Jon Rahm at 15-1 odds. "The two-time major champion is a top-five choice on the odds board to win the PGA Championship, but I'm guessing his price will drift higher," Kannon explains. "His off-the-course issues right now can't be helpful in preparing for a major. I felt this was the case at The Masters, and it seems to have escalated since then. I'm referring to the LIV circuit falling apart and Rahm's controversial negotiations to return to the DP World Tour. None of it has been a good look, and all of it has been a distraction. In seven trips to East Lake for the Tour Championship, he's finished top-five only twice."
With the field set and the course ready, Kannon's analysis could be your key to smart betting. Whether you're backing Scheffler's dominance or looking for value in the longshots, this year's PGA Championship promises drama, skill, and plenty of opportunities for sports fans to get in on the action.