
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
The 2026 PGA Championship odds have been released, highlighting the favorites and current betting trends. Key players are emerging as top contenders for the championship.
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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.
| Golfer | |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | +350 |
| Rory McIlroy | +700 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | +1000 |
| Jon Rahm | +1400 |
| Xander Schauffele | +1600 |
| Cameron Young | +2000 |
| Ludvig Ă berg | +2200 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +2200 |
| Collin Morikawa | +2500 |
| Justin Thomas | +2800 |
| Brooks Koepka | +3300 |
| Justin Rose | +3300 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | +3300 |
| Viktor Hovland | +3300 |
Odds courtesy of BetMGM on April 15.
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.
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.
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.
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 | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scottie Scheffler | +650 |
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | +1400 |
| 2023 | Brooks Koepka | +2000 |
| 2022 | Justin Thomas | +1600 |
| 2021 | Phil Mickelson | +20000 |
| 2020 | Collin Morikawa | +3000 |
| 2019 | Brooks Koepka | +1000 |
| 2018 | Brooks Koepka | +1800 |
| 2017 | Justin Thomas | +3500 |
| 2016 | Jimmy Walker | +12500 |
| 2015 | Jason Day | +1200 |
Closing odds courtesy of SportsOddsHistory.
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.
| Event | Favorite | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open odds | Scottie Scheffler | +350 |
| Open Championship odds | Scottie Scheffler | +400 |
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of April 15.
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.
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 youâre comparing prices, refresh the page and check the bookâs current listing.
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.
If you donât 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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The favorites for the 2026 PGA Championship include several top-ranked golfers, though specific names were not detailed in the provided information.
Current betting trends for the 2026 PGA Championship indicate a shift towards certain players gaining popularity among bettors.
The exact date for the 2026 PGA Championship has not been specified in the provided information.
The odds for the 2026 PGA Championship reflect current player performances and trends, but specific comparisons to previous years were not included.

Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
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