Latest PGA Championship Odds
The 2026 PGA Championship returns from May 14–17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, marking the tournament’s first appearance at the historic venue since 1962. With one of golf’s strongest fields and a classic championship layout, the latest odds show a tightly packed group of contenders - and early betting action has already begun to shape the market.
At the top of the board, Scottie Scheffler leads the outright winner odds at +450, entering the week as the clear favorite thanks to his elite ball‑striking, consistency, and dominant form across the last two seasons. Scheffler has been the most reliable major‑championship performer in the world, and oddsmakers expect him to contend again at Aronimink.
Just behind him is Rory McIlroy at +850, returning to a course that suits his driving and iron play. McIlroy’s recent form and strong history in the PGA Championship keep him firmly in the top tier.
Cameron Young (+1500), Jon Rahm (+1600), Xander Schauffele (+2000), Bryson DeChambeau (+2000), Matt Fitzpatrick (+2200), Ludvig Åberg (+2200), and Tommy Fleetwood (+2600) round out a deep group of contenders capable of winning at Aronimink.
And the betting trends tell their own story. Over the last seven days on Oddschecker:
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7% of bettors are backing Cameron Young
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5% are backing Scottie Scheffler
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4% are backing Matt Fitzpatrick
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4% are backing Rickie Fowler
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The remaining bets are spread widely across the field
Young’s early support reflects his rising profile and strong major‑championship performances, while Scheffler continues to attract steady action as the favorite.
As the tournament approaches, practice‑round reports, weather forecasts, and course‑fit analysis will continue to shift the market - and Oddschecker will update these odds in real time so US bettors always have the clearest picture of where the value lies.
PGA Championship Winner Odds - Leading Contenders
First‑Round Leader Odds
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Scottie Scheffler — +1600
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Rory McIlroy — +1900
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Jon Rahm — +2500
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Bryson DeChambeau — +2700
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Cameron Young — +2700
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Ludvig Åberg — +3000
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Matt Fitzpatrick — +3500
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Xander Schauffele — +3500
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Tommy Fleetwood — +4100
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How to Bet on the PGA Championship
Golf betting offers more variety than almost any other sport, and the PGA Championship provides dozens of markets for every type of bettor. Here’s how the main markets work - using real odds from this year’s field.
1. Outright Winner (Most Popular Market)
Pick the golfer you think will win the tournament.
Examples:
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Scottie Scheffler +450
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Rory McIlroy +850
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Cameron Young +1500
Higher odds = bigger payout, but lower probability.
2. First‑Round Leader (FRL)
Bet on who leads after Round 1.
Examples:
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Scheffler +1600
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Rahm +2500
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Fleetwood +4100
This market offers some of the biggest payouts in golf.
3. Each‑Way Betting (When Available)
Back a golfer to win and finish inside a placement range (e.g., top 5 or top 8).
Great for long shots like:
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Åberg +2200
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Fleetwood +2600
4. Matchups & 3‑Balls
Bet on which golfer posts the lowest score in a group.
Example:
5. Top‑Finishing Position Markets
Bet on a golfer to finish inside a specific range:
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Top 5
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Top 10
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Top 20
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Top 40
Perfect for consistent players like Schauffele or Fitzpatrick.
6. Round‑by‑Round Betting
Bet on individual rounds, including:
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Low round of the day
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Player props
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Head‑to‑head matchups
7. Live Betting
Odds update in real time as the tournament unfolds - especially valuable at majors where momentum swings quickly.
