The PGA Championship is here, and while the headlines might be buzzing about Michael Block—the charismatic club pro from California who's become golf's favorite showman—our focus is on the players who have a real shot at lifting the Wanamaker Trophy. With 20 club pros in the field at Aronimink Golf Club, there's no shortage of heartwarming stories, but we're here to break down the odds and find the best bets for glory.
Aronimink is hosting this major for only the second time ever, and the first since Gary Player's victory in 1962. That's a long time between visits, but the PGA Tour has stopped by three times since 2010, most recently for the 2018 BMW Championship. We've crunched the numbers and the history to bring you our top picks, with odds courtesy of DraftKings.
Top Pick: The World No. 3
Reason to pick: This player has won three of his last four PGA Tour starts. Getting him at these odds feels almost disrespectful given his current form.
Cause for concern: If the PGA of America brings out the karaoke machine like it did during the Ryder Cup, both he and his brother might be in for an awkward moment. They don't seem comfortable with a mic in hand.
Second Pick: A Former Champion
Reason to pick: Four straight top-12 finishes suggest he's close to rediscovering the magic that earned him the Wanamaker Trophy in 2024.
Cause for concern: His short game has been uncharacteristically sloppy this season, losing strokes around the green. That's a red flag on a demanding course.
Third Pick: The Rising Star
Reason to pick: It's already been a career year for this young gun, with wins at The Players and Doral, plus a close call at the Masters. Winning a major feels like the next logical step.
Cause for concern: Honestly, it's hard to find a weakness. Maybe if there's no church nearby? He's been firing on all cylinders.
Fourth Pick: The Consistent Contender
Reason to pick: If you had been told after last year's FedEx Cup that you could bet on Tommy Fleetwood at these odds in a major, you'd have sprinted to the betting window. He's that good right now.
Cause for concern: He's still searching for his first PGA Tour win in a full-field event. That's the one box left unchecked.
Whether you're backing a proven major winner or a rising star, Aronimink promises to deliver drama. Get your picks in and enjoy the show.