The countdown to the 2026 PGA Championship at historic Aronimink Golf Club is heating up, and the final spot in the 156-player field has just been claimed. Sudarshan Yellamaraju, originally the first alternate, secured his place after Brandt Snedeker's win at the Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic earned him the 155th berth. With Kris Reitan—winner of the Tour's signature Truist event—already locked in, the PGA of America turned to Yellamaraju to round out the roster.

So, who now sits at the top of the alternate list, waiting for a withdrawal? That's the burning question as the golf world looks ahead to the season's second major. Aronimink, a classic Donald Ross layout in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, promises a stern test for the game's best, and the alternates know that one WD could change everything.

For those following the drama, the alternates are typically drawn from a priority list based on recent performances and qualifying criteria. While the official list can shift as tournaments conclude, the next man up is poised to seize the moment. In a major championship, where every shot matters, the alternates are just a phone call away from glory.

As the 2026 PGA Championship approaches, keep an eye on the leaderboard of alternates—they might just become the Cinderella story of the year at Aronimink.