The 2026 PGA Championship is set to tee off at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., and the excitement is already building. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will look to make it two in a row after his commanding five-stroke victory last year over Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley. The tournament runs from Thursday, May 14, on the challenging par-70, 7,394-yard course, and Scheffler enters as the +480 favorite.
But the field is stacked with talent ready to challenge. Rory McIlroy (+850), Cameron Young (+1200), Jon Rahm (+1500), Xander Schauffele (+1600), Ludvig Aberg (+1800), and Bryson DeChambeau (+2200) are all in the mix. Before placing any bets, golf expert Brady Kannon has shared his predictions and best bets for the 2026 PGA Championship, and he's making a bold call on one of the biggest names.
Kannon, a seasoned handicapper with over 30 years in the industry, has a proven track record. He's called eight major winners since 2013 and nailed six PGA winners in 2025 alone, including a massive 110-1 longshot with Harris English at the Farmers Insurance Open. He also hit on Matt Fitzpatrick (15-1) at the Valspar Championship this March. With a 42-33-5 record on head-to-head bets since joining SportsLine, his insights carry weight.
One of Kannon's standout predictions for the 2026 PGA Championship is fading Jon Rahm at 15-1 odds on FanDuel. He's avoiding the two-time major champion in both outright and head-to-head bets. "The two-time major champion is a top 5 choice on the odds board to win the PGA Championship, but I am guessing his price will drift higher," Kannon said. "His off-the-course issues right now can't be helpful in trying to prepare for a major championship. I felt this was the case at The Masters, and it seems to have escalated since then. What I'm referring to is the LIV circuit seemingly falling apart and Rahm experiencing controversy in his negotiations to return to the DP World Tour. None of it has been a good look for Rahm, and all of it has been a distraction."
With the tournament fast approaching, Kannon has locked in his full set of best bets, prop bets, sleepers, and golfers to avoid. Whether you're looking for a longshot or a safe pick, his analysis could give you the edge you need for the 2026 PGA Championship.