The 2026 PGA Championship is set to electrify the golf world from May 14-17 at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. As the second major of the year, this tournament promises drama, history, and world-class competition.
While official prize money is yet to be announced, last year's event offered a staggering $19 million purse, with the winner taking home $3,420,000. That kind of stakes brings out the best in the game's elite.
Speaking of elite, Scottie Scheffler's 2025 performance was nothing short of legendary. After squandering a five-shot lead on the front nine, the two-time Masters champion rallied to win by five shots with a closing even-par 71. He became the first player since Seve Ballesteros to capture his first three majors by three or more strokes each—a feat that cements his place among golf's immortals.
This year's venue, Aronimink, holds a special place in PGA Championship lore. It was here in 1962 that Gary Player captured his first PGA Championship, edging Bob Goalby by a single shot. The course has since hosted a who's who of champions: Sei Young Kim (2020 KPMG Women's PGA), Keegan Bradley (2018 BMW Championship), Nick Watney (2011 AT&T National), Justin Rose (2010 AT&T National), and John Jacobs (2003 Senior PGA Championship).
The betting odds reflect a stacked field. Scheffler leads at +400, followed by Rory McIlroy at +750, Cameron Young at +1400, and Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele at +1600. McIlroy, fresh off his Masters victory, has a chance to join an exclusive club. Only four players since 1960 have won the first two majors of the year—the last being Jordan Spieth in 2015. Spieth himself is chasing history, making his 10th attempt to complete the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship. Interestingly, no player has ever sealed a career Grand Slam at this event.
American dominance is a key storyline. U.S. players have won the last 10 PGA Championships, the longest such streak in any major. That streak will be tested on a course that has hosted events in 75 different venues across 26 states.
PGA of America championships director Kerry Haigh sums it up best: "We don't want to be the story. It should be the golf course and the players." With Aronimink's rich history and a field packed with talent, this year's championship is primed to deliver unforgettable moments.
For fans tuning in, coverage begins Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to noon on ESPN+, followed by noon to 7 p.m. on ESPN. Weekend coverage starts with ESPN+ from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., then ESPN from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and CBS/Paramount+ from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All times are Eastern.
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