The countdown to the 2026 PGA Championship is officially on, and all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler as he aims to defend his title at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Scheffler dominated last year's event, cruising to a five-stroke victory over Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley. This year, the par-70, 7,394-yard course promises another thrilling showdown when the tournament tees off on Thursday, May 14.
Scheffler enters as the heavy favorite at +480, but the field is stacked with talent ready to challenge his crown. Rory McIlroy sits at +850, while rising star Cameron Young (+1200) and two-time major champion Jon Rahm (+1500) are also in the mix. Other notable contenders include Xander Schauffele (+1600), Ludvig Aberg (+2000), and power hitters Bryson DeChambeau (+2200) and Matt Fitzpatrick (+2200). With so much firepower, this year's PGA Championship is shaping up to be a must-watch event for golf fans everywhere.
But before you place your bets, you'll want to hear from SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Kannon has an impressive track record of calling eight major winners since 2013. In 2025 alone, he nailed six PGA winners, including a massive 110-1 longshot pick on Harris English at the Farmers Insurance Open. More recently, he hit outright winner Matt Fitzpatrick (15-1) at the Valspar Championship. His head-to-head betting record stands at an impressive 43-34-5 since joining SportsLine.
So, what does Kannon see happening at Aronimink? One of his boldest predictions is fading Jon Rahm at 15-1 odds on FanDuel. "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 explains. "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. I'm referring to 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. Furthermore, in seven tries at the PGA Championship, he has only one top-10 finish."
Whether you're looking for outright winners, prop bets, sleepers, or golfers to avoid, Kannon has locked in his full set of best bets for the 2026 PGA Championship. With the course set to test every aspect of a player's game, this year's event promises plenty of drama—and potentially some big payouts for savvy bettors.