2026 PGA Championship betting odds released as Phil Mickelson withdraws
The PGA of America has confirmed the official betting lines ahead of the tournament commencing on Thursday, 14 May, with a notable absence from the field due to health reasons.
Betting markets have opened for the 2026 PGA Championship, identifying world number one Scottie Scheffler as the +400 favourite to secure victory. The tournament is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 14 May, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Rory McIlroy enters as the second favourite at +750, a position reinforced by his triumph at The Masters in April where he defeated Scheffler by a single shot.
Despite Scheffler's consistent presence as a top contender in major championships since 2022, the betting landscape reflects the recent shift in momentum following the Masters. Historical data from the 2022 Open shows McIlroy as a 10-1 favourite against Scheffler's 18-1, yet the current lines for the 2026 event place the American ahead. The PGA of America has released these odds as the field prepares for the start of the week's play.
Cameron Young, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele follow with odds of 14-1, 16-1, and 16-1 respectively. Young enters the event with significant form, having secured two wins on tour this season at THE PLAYERS Championship and the Cadillac Championship, alongside five top-10 finishes in nine starts. Conversely, Rahm's only start of the season occurred at The Masters, where he finished tied for 38th.
Further down the odds board, Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Aberg are priced at 20-1 and 22-1. Other notable entries include Justin Thomas at 50-1, Jordan Spieth at 55-1, and Patrick Reed at 66-1. Long-shot contenders such as Dustin Johnson and Max Homa are both listed at 125-1. These figures represent the current market assessment of each player's probability of winning the major.
A significant development in the field is the withdrawal of Phil Mickelson, who previously won the 2021 PGA Championship at pre-tournament odds of 250-1. Mickelson has announced he will not participate in the 2026 event due to a personal health matter. The specific nature of his condition remains undisclosed in the available source material, though his absence marks a notable change for a tournament where he has previously been a key figure.
While these odds provide a snapshot of the current betting consensus, they are dynamic and subject to change prior to the tournament commencing. The 2026 PGA Championship stands as the second major of the year, and the final lines will likely adjust as the field assembles at Aronimink Golf Club over the coming days.
