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2026 PGA Championship Best Bets: DeChambeau, Fitzpatrick and Young to Rock Aronimink

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The 2026 PGA Championship board is wide open, and the value is shifting by the hour at Aronimink.

Who is anchoring your weekend card?
- The Breakthrough: Is this the weekend Cameron Young finally proves he's the man on Tour and secures the win at +1200?
- The Accuracy Play: Do you trust Matt Fitzpatrick’s 69% accuracy to keep him in the Top 10, or will the bunkers eat him alive?
- Rickie Give 'em the Heater: Is Rickie Fowler’s flatstick too hot to ignore for a Top 20 finish, or was last week's T2 a fluke?
- The LIV Rivalry: Can Bryson DeChambeau hold off Jon Rahm for the Top LIV spot, or is Rahm’s top-tier playmaking gravity too much to handle?
Drop your take in the comments: Who is your dark horse for a Sunday charge, and who is the biggest trap on the board? Let us know what your betting card looks like for the 2026 PGA Championship.
2026 PGA Championship Top Plays
Dissecting the 2026 PGA Championship Board

By the time the PGA Championship rolls around in May, we’re deep enough into the 2026 campaign to know who is actually striking the ball with purpose and who is just riding a fluky heater. Aronimink Golf Club is a big boys' course that rewards sheer power off the tee but demands precision on the greens to actually post a number.

Ranking the best bets in a field this deep is a total challenge, but we’ve identified five spots where the value is simply too loud to ignore. From powerhouses like Bryson DeChambeau chasing another major to veterans like Justin Rose turning back the clock, these are the picks currently carrying the most weight for me.

I've crunched the strokes-gained metrics, driving distances, and course history to bring you the definitive guide for your weekend card.

Time to tee these picks off!
1. Cameron Young | To Win PGA Championship
Odds: +1200 | World Rank: No. 3

Cameron Young is currently on a scorching run and looks like the best bet to finally secure that elusive major title. He’s already grabbed two wins on Tour this season and has looked in control with six top-10 finishes. Aronimink rewards those who are heavy out of the tee boxes, and Young is currently swinging it as good as anybody in the world.

He's a physical anomaly off the tee, ranking 6th in strokes gained and 8th in total driving. Having finished T3 in this tournament in 2022, he has the diagnostic skills needed to navigate this layout. At +1200, he’s the clear guy to watch.

2026 Stats: 312-yard driving average, 2 Wins, 6 Top 10s
2. Matt Fitzpatrick | Top 10 Finish
Odds: +200 | World Rank: No. 4

Fitzy has been playing clinical golf in 2026, already securing three Tour wins this year. The Englishman has extensive experience at this tournament, with 10 appearances and two top-8 finishes on his resume. While I’d like to see his putting improve this weekend, his 69% driving accuracy (6th best on Tour) is going to be the key to avoiding the deep bunkers that define this course.

Fitzpatrick sticks to the fairways like a surgeon, ranking 3rd in total driving. That accuracy will play well to avoid the many bunkers deep into quite a few holes on the Pennsylvania course. His ability to stay out of trouble makes him a great play for a Top 10 finish at +200, especially considering he already has five top 10s this season.

2026 Stats: 69.4% Driving Accuracy, 3 Wins, 5 Top 10s
3. Rickie Fowler | Top 20 Finish
Odds: +185 | World Rank: Top 37

Rickie Fowler is officially on a heater after a 13-under, T2 finish at last week’s Truist Championship. This is his third straight top-10 result, and he’s clearly found the top gear with his flatstick. Fowler has a massive body of work at the PGA Championship, including six top 25s, and his ability to score on Par 4s is currently second-best on Tour.

Fowler’s putting is the engine right now, ranking 12th in strokes gained with the stick (1.705). He also sits 12th in putting average and 13th in one-putt percentage (44.86%). Rickie's 3.92 average score on Par 4s, which ranks second in the PGA, is a total reality check for the field at Aronimink, which features 12 of them.

Take the Top 20 finish at +185 and don't look back."

2026 Stats: 1.705 Putting Average, 44.86% One-Putt Percentage
4. Justin Rose | Top Finisher Over Age 40
Odds: +340 | World Rank: No. 6

Justin Rose is turning back the clock this season, and the 45-year-old South African-born veteran is showing zero signs of slowing down. After winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January and a T3 finish at the Masters, Rose is the best option in this grouping.

His 70.43% greens-in-regulation rate proves his iron play is still at an elite level, ranking 8th on Tour. Rose is an anomaly who has played this tournament 23 times, posting seven top-10 finishes. He has the tools to outlast Adam Scott and the rest of the over-40 crowd.

At +340, Justin Rose is a massive value play.

2026 Stats: 70.43% GIR, 20th in Par 4 Scoring, 48th in Total Driving
5. Bryson DeChambeau | Top LIV Golfer
Odds: +270 | World Rank: No. 28

Big Brys continues to be a beast whenever he steps onto a major championship stage. He hits it a ton out of the tee box, and while his putting can be inconsistent, his power is a perfect fit for Aronimink's length. With back-to-back second-place finishes in the last two years of this tournament, he is the clear favorite to lead the LIV contingency over Jon Rahm.

Bryson DeChambeau has been a beast at the PGA Championship, with four top fives in eight appearances. He hits it longer than almost anyone with a driver in their hand, and his ability on long courses is elite.

At +270, expect him to keep rolling over the rest of the LIV Golf contingent.

Stats: 4 Top Fives in 8 Starts, Back-to-back Runner-up Finishes at PGA Championship
It's Your Turn! What are Your Best Bets for the 2026 PGA Championship?
Join the PGA Championship Best Bets Conversation

The 2026 PGA Championship board is wide open, and the value is shifting by the hour at Aronimink.

Who is anchoring your weekend card?
- The Breakthrough: Is this the weekend Cameron Young finally proves he's the man on Tour and secures the win at +1200?
- The Accuracy Play: Do you trust Matt Fitzpatrick’s 69% accuracy to keep him in the Top 10, or will the bunkers eat him alive?
- Rickie Give 'em the Heater: Is Rickie Fowler’s flatstick too hot to ignore for a Top 20 finish, or was last week's T2 a fluke?
- The LIV Rivalry: Can Bryson DeChambeau hold off Jon Rahm for the Top LIV spot, or is Rahm’s top-tier playmaking gravity too much to handle?
Drop your take in the comments: Who is your dark horse for a Sunday charge, and who is the biggest trap on the board? Let us know what your betting card looks like for the 2026 PGA Championship.
2026 PGA Championship Top Plays
Dissecting the 2026 PGA Championship Board

By the time the PGA Championship rolls around in May, we’re deep enough into the 2026 campaign to know who is actually striking the ball with purpose and who is just riding a fluky heater. Aronimink Golf Club is a big boys' course that rewards sheer power off the tee but demands precision on the greens to actually post a number.

Ranking the best bets in a field this deep is a total challenge, but we’ve identified five spots where the value is simply too loud to ignore. From powerhouses like Bryson DeChambeau chasing another major to veterans like Justin Rose turning back the clock, these are the picks currently carrying the most weight for me.

I've crunched the strokes-gained metrics, driving distances, and course history to bring you the definitive guide for your weekend card.

Time to tee these picks off!

2026 PGA Championship Best Bets: DeChambeau, Fitzpatrick and Young to Rock Aronimink

Join the PGA Championship Best Bets Conversation

Dissecting the 2026 PGA Championship Board

Odds: +1200 | World Rank: No. 3

Odds: +200 | World Rank: No. 4

Odds: +185 | World Rank: Top 37

Odds: +340 | World Rank: No. 6

Odds: +270 | World Rank: No. 28

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