2026 PGA Championship Odds: Favorites & Trends

Chris Gregory - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Chris Gregory • Betting Analyst 5+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 15, 2026 , 02:13 PM ET • 5 min read

Get the latest 2026 PGA Championship odds with favorites, Aronimink Golf Club course info, and more. Compare lines and find the best bets — check updates daily.

Scottie Scheffler PGA Championship PGA Tour
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Scottie Scheffler hoists the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2025 PGA Championship.

With the Masters in the rearview, the PGA Championship is next on the major championship docket, and that means a trip to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Below you'll find up-to-date PGA Championship odds, plus information on the favorites, the course, and more. 

PGA Championship odds

Golfer BetMGM
Scottie Scheffler  Scottie Scheffler +350
Rory McIlroy  Rory McIlroy +700
Bryson DeChambeau  Bryson DeChambeau +1000
Jon Rahm  Jon Rahm +1400
Xander Schauffele  Xander Schauffele +1600
Cameron Young  Cameron Young +2000
Ludvig Aberg  Ludvig Åberg +2200
Tommy Fleetwood  Tommy Fleetwood +2200
Collin Morikawa  Collin Morikawa +2500
Justin Thomas  Justin Thomas +2800
Brooks Koepka  Brooks Koepka +3300
Justin Rose  Justin Rose +3300
Matt Fitzpatrick  Matt Fitzpatrick +3300
Viktor Hovland  Viktor Hovland +3300

Odds courtesy of BetMGM on April 15.

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PGA Championship favorites

Scottie Scheffler  Scottie Scheffler (+350)

Scottie Scheffler has been fetching short odds at all four majors for nearly two years, and that hasn't changed in 2026. The World No. 1 lapped the field a year ago, winning by five shots at Quail Hollow, and he's finished inside the Top 10 four other times since his PGA Championship debut in 2020.

Rory McIlroy  Rory McIlroy (+700)

The back-to-back Masters champ finished T47 at Quail Hollow last year despite entering the week as a popular choice at a course he's won on many times before. Still, the two-time champ is in great form, and he did finish T12, T7, and eighth in the three previous editions of the PGA.

PGA Championship biggest odds movers

Biggest riser: Cameron Young  Cameron Young (+6000 to +2000)

Winning the PLAYERS Championship and being in the final group at the Masters stamped Cam Young as a true major championship threat, and though he didn't get the job done, it feels more like when and not if he snags his first big trophy.

Biggest faller: Joaquin Niemann  Joaquin Niemann (+4000 to +5000)

Once viewed as someone who might be able to make some noise at a major, Joaquin Niemann has been a total non-factor over the last six months, missing four straight cuts in non-LIV events.

Aronimink Golf Club course info

Aronimink Golf Club is a Donald Ross-designed track in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, that plays as a Par 70 at nearly 7,300 yards. The course last hosted the PGA Championship in 1962 and has hosted the 2003 Senior PGA and 2020 Women's PGA since then.

PGA Championship opening odds

Golfer Opening odds
Scottie Scheffler  Scottie Scheffler +400
Rory McIlroy  Rory McIlroy +700
Bryson DeChambeau  Bryson DeChambeau +1200
Jon Rahm  Jon Rahm +1600
Ludvig Aberg  Ludvig Åberg +2000
Xander Schauffele  Xander Schauffele +2000
Collin Morikawa  Collin Morikawa +2500
Justin Thomas  Justin Thomas +2500
Tommy Fleetwood  Tommy Fleetwood +2500
Viktor Hovland  Viktor Hovland +3500
Joaquin Niemann  Joaquin Niemann +4000
Patrick Cantlay  Patrick Cantlay +4000
Tyrrell Hatton  Tyrrell Hatton +4000
Hideki Matsuyama  Hideki Matsuyama +5000
Brooks Koepka  Brooks Koepka +5000

Opening odds courtesy of SportsOddsHistory.

PGA Championship past winner odds

Six of the last eight winners closed with 20/1 odds or shorter, including Brooks Koepka three times (18/1, 10/1, and 20/1). With that said, we've also seen massive longshots win over the last 20 years, including Phil Mickelson in 2021 (200/1) and Keegan Bradley in 2011 (150/1).

Year Golfer Odds
2025 Scottie Scheffler  Scottie Scheffler +650
2024 Xander Schauffele  Xander Schauffele +1400
2023 Brooks Koepka  Brooks Koepka +2000
2022 Justin Thomas  Justin Thomas +1600
2021 Phil Mickelson  Phil Mickelson +20000
2020 Collin Morikawa  Collin Morikawa +3000
2019 Brooks Koepka  Brooks Koepka +1000
2018 Brooks Koepka  Brooks Koepka +1800
2017 Justin Thomas  Justin Thomas +3500
2016 Jimmy Walker  Jimmy Walker +12500
2015 Jason Day  Jason Day +1200

Closing odds courtesy of SportsOddsHistory.

How to bet on the PGA Championship

The PGA Championship is one of the most bet golf events of the year, so naturally, many will be placing their first golf bets on the tournament. If that happens to be you, we've got you covered with our beginner's guide to how to bet on golf.

The most popular way to bet on golf is by simply picking the winner, which is referred to as an outright. There are plenty of other ways to wager on most golf betting sites, however, including top finishers, head-to-head matchups, and plenty of props.

More major championship odds

Event Favorite BetMGM
U.S. Open odds Scottie Scheffler +350
Open Championship odds Scottie Scheffler +400

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of April 15.

PGA Championship odds FAQs

Who has the best odds to win the 2026 PGA Championship?

Scottie Scheffler has the best odds to win the 2026 PGA Championship at +350. That's an implied probability of 22%. Remember, odds are subject to change, so the favorite can shift as results and news move the market.  

How often are 2026 PGA Championship odds updated?

Books can adjust PGA Championship futures at any time, especially after PGA Tour events, major news, or heavy betting action. On this page, the odds shown reflect the timestamp listed in the odds table. If you’re comparing prices, refresh the page and check the book’s current listing.

Do betting favorites usually win the PGA Championship?

Not always. PGA Championship outrights are a deep market, and even elite players win at a low rate in a single-event sample. Historically, many winners come from the short-to-mid range rather than the single shortest favorite. Use favorites as a starting point, then compare price to course fit, current form, and alternative markets like Top 10/Top 20.

What’s the best way to bet the PGA Championship besides outrights?

If you don’t want the volatility of an outright, consider Top 5/Top 10/Top 20 finisher bets or head-to-head matchups, which can better reflect form and course fit. Props can also offer angles without needing the winner. 

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