2026 PGA Championship: Experts' picks and betting tips - ESPN

The season's second major — the PGA Championship — is at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion, while Rory McIlroy enters after winning the Masters in the season's first major.

Scheffler and McIlroy the overwhelming favorites, followed by Jon Rahm and Cameron Young.

Who do our golf experts think will win? What kind of betting advice does Pamela Maldonado have?

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Matt Barrie: Cameron Young
There's only one player in the world that's gone head-to-head with Scheffler and McIlroy this season and it's Young. His dad is a club professional, which is the foundation of this tournament. His winning window is open. And he hoists the Wanamaker this week.

Mark Brooks: Scottie Scheffler
Most complete player since 2000 Tiger Woods. Zero weaknesses, fierce competitor.

Ken Brown: Scheffler
To win a major championship, you have to be in command of all departments, and Scheffler has the most rounded game on the planet. I watched him practicing his putting with his coach Phil Kenyon on Tuesday — they were working diligently for an hour on holing out breaking putts from inside 8 feet. His professionalism and enjoyment of the game is second to none.

Tory Cabrera: Scheffler
The year is 2026, and Scheffler is still inevitable. The world No. 1 golfer hasn't won since January — he has finished second in three straight tournaments, which means it's about that time. Two years after «Free Scottie» merch took the golf world by storm, he continues his PGA Championship lore and raises the Wanamaker Trophy (again).

Roberto Castro: Chris Gotterup
Essentially a home event for him — playing