Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2026 PGA Championship after his performance in the previous tournament.
His status as the top pick reflects a period of sustained dominance in professional golf. Coming off a victory that solidified his place among the game's elite, Scheffler's consistency has made him the benchmark for competitors heading into the next major.
Scheffler previously won his third career major [1] at the 107th PGA Championship [1]. That victory took place at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina [1]. During the 2025 event, Scheffler posted a 6-under 65 on Saturday [3] to establish a three-shot lead over Alex Noren [4].
Following that performance, odds makers have listed Scheffler as the top favorite [5] for the 2026 edition of the tournament. The upcoming championship is scheduled to be held in July 2026 [2] at the Aronimink Golf Club [6].
The pressure of being the favorite often weighs on athletes, but Scheffler has historically performed well under high stakes. His ability to maintain a low score throughout a major tournament, exemplified by his 65 at Quail Hollow, suggests a level of precision that is difficult for the rest of the field to match.
As the tour moves toward Aronimink Golf Club, the focus remains on whether any other player can disrupt Scheffler's momentum. The 2026 event will test if the world number one can translate his 2025 success into a consecutive title victory.
“Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2026 PGA Championship”
Scheffler's position as the betting favorite underscores a shift in the PGA landscape where one player holds a significant statistical advantage. A repeat victory at Aronimink Golf Club would not only cement his current era of dominance, but also place him in a rare group of golfers to defend a PGA Championship title successfully.
