The PGA Championship is heating up this week as the world's top golfers descend on Aronimink Golf Club just outside Philadelphia. With the course known for its demanding layout—featuring only two Par 5s and a whopping 12 Par 4s—this year's event promises to test every aspect of a player's game.
Leading the odds board are two of golf's biggest names: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Defending champion Scheffler sits atop the betting lines at +480, despite being winless since his season-opening victory at the American Express in January. Don't let that fool you, though. With three consecutive runner-up finishes—including a strong showing at the Masters in April—Scheffler is playing at an elite level. His status as the PGA Tour's leader in Par 4 scoring makes him a natural fit for Aronimink's layout. The only question mark? His occasional sluggish starts, so keep an eye on those opening rounds.
Right behind Scheffler is the reigning two-time Masters champion, Rory McIlroy, at +850. McIlroy hasn't claimed a PGA Championship since 2014, but winning the career grand slam last year seems to have taken the pressure off. Playing with newfound confidence, he's back to hunting majors with a relaxed, focused approach.
Cameron Young (+1200) is the highest-ranked player on the board without a major championship. Fresh off wins at the PLAYERS Championship and the Cadillac Championship, Young is second only to Scheffler in total strokes gained on the PGA Tour this season. He's knocking on the door of a breakthrough major win.
Jon Rahm (+1500) enters with something to prove as he looks to complete the third leg of a career grand slam. Despite two wins on the LIV Golf circuit this season, Rahm struggled at Augusta National with a disappointing T38 finish. He hasn't cracked the top five in his last seven PGA Championship starts, so he'll be eager to turn that around.
Xander Schauffele (+1600) rounds out the top contenders, aiming to recapture the form that made him a major champion. With a deep field stacked with talent, this week's PGA Championship is shaping up to be a must-watch event for golf fans everywhere.