Over 150 of the world’s best golfers are set to embark on Valhalla Golf Club this month for the 2024 US PGA Championship. The prestigious Wanamaker Trophy is up for grabs, along with a total prize pool of $17.5 million.
In the build-up to the 2024 US PGA Championship, we assess those most likely to put themselves in contention for the title.
When is the 2024 US PGA Championship?
The second golf major of 2024 is scheduled for 16th-19th May 2024. It will be the 106th edition of the US PGA Championship, and it will be played at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
It’ll be the fourth time the event has been hosted at Valhalla, which also played host to the 2008 Ryder Cup.
The Jack Nicklaus-designed Valhalla Golf Club is 50%-owned by the PGA of America, which explains why the course is back on the US PGA Championship cycle. The event will see members of the rival LIV tour able to play, with big names like Jon Rahm expected to feature on the leaderboard.
Who is Favoured to Win the US PGA Championship?
With the 2024 US PGA Championship on the horizon, let’s check out the latest 2024 US PGA odds at talkSPORT BET to find the current favourites:
- Scottie Scheffler (7/2*)
Scheffler is the man who’s on the lips of everyone in the world of golf right now. He stormed to victory in the 2024 Masters and is the current favourite to win back-to-back majors at Valhalla. The 27-year-old finished tied for second at last year’s US PGA Championship, which was won by Bryson DeChambeau. Could he go one better this year? - Jon Rahm (9/1*)
2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm has rarely made inroads during recent US PGA Championships, but the world number four is still tipped to be a major challenger at Valhalla. - Rory McIlroy (9/1*)
Rory McIlroy has waited ten years to win his fourth golf major, but talkSPORT BET’s golf betting markets suggest the Northern Irishman will be a strong contender at Valhalla. This may be due to McIlroy’s performance last time at Valhalla, winning the US PGA Championship here back in 2014. The closest he came to winning this event again was in 2018, when he finished tied for second. - Brooks Koepka (16/1*)
33-year-old Brooks Koepka is a three-time US PGA Championship winner. His serial success in this event is why he’s one of the short-priced favourites for Valhalla. In fact, Koepka comes into this year’s championship as the defending champion after winning the Wanamaker Trophy by two clear shots at Oak Hill Country Club in 2023. - Ludvig Aberg (16/1*)
Fast-emerging Swede, Ludvig Aberg is clearly one to watch. After topping the world amateur golf rankings for more than 6 months, Aberg turned professional last summer and hasn’t looked back since. In fact, Aberg is in red-hot form, having finished second to clear winner, Scottie Scheffler, at Augusta National.
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Rory McIlroy to break his duck and win at Valhalla
Rory McIlroy will have fond memories of playing and winning at Valhalla ten years ago. 2014 was the year the Northern Irishman went on to win two golf majors, with many anticipating that he’d dominate the majors for years to come.
Though it hasn’t quite worked out like that, McIlroy remains one of the most talented and successful golfers on the PGA Tour. He’s currently second in the world rankings behind Scottie Scheffler, so there’s no reason why McIlroy can’t have a successful US PGA Championship. The ten-year wait may have become a mental barrier for McIlroy to overcome, but the enthusiastic Kentucky crowd will be right behind him if he’s in with a shout.
A top-ten finish for Ludvig Aberg
In less than a year since turning professional, Aberg has moved his way into sixth place in the official world golf rankings. Although he fell short in his bid to win the Masters, he’s in fine fettle and will have no fear of attacking Valhalla. The Swede has been tipped by McIlroy to become world number one soon, and another top-ten major finish is by no means beyond him.
Phil Mickelson to make the cut
Phil Mickelson became the oldest player to win the US PGA Championship in 2021, as he rolled back the years to win at 50. Mickelson hasn’t set the world alight in any of this year’s LIV Golf events thus far, but he’s been finishing steadily inside the top 50 on most occasions. He even finished inside the top ten at LIV Golf Jeddah. All of which suggests there’s enough consistency in Mickelson’s game to make the cut at this year’s US PGA Championship.
US PGA Championship Trends Analysed
If you’re keen to find your own betting angles for the 2024 US PGA Championship, it may be worth considering some of the historical trends of the competition. These trends may lead you to back golfers you hadn’t previously considered;
- Eight of the last ten winners of the US PGA Championship have been American. This may help you to filter out overseas players, if you believe US-based players will have the edge around Valhalla.
- It’s also worth noting that the last time the US PGA Championship rolled into Valhalla, it was won by Rory McIlroy in 2014. A decade later, could the popular Northern Irishman bag his fourth golf major?
- Seven of the last ten winners of the US PGA Championship were positioned within the top 14 of the official world golf rankings.
- Finally, current form always plays a major role in finding a US PGA Championship winner. Eight of the last ten winners of this competition had posted a top-five finish in any of the six events leading up to the US PGA Championship.
FAQs
After posting his highest-ever professional 72-hole score at the 2024 Masters, Tiger Woods confirmed he plans to take part in the 2024 US PGA Championship at Valhalla. Woods said he would be doing his homework on Valhalla, where he has fond memories of winning the US PGA Championship in 2000.
Yes, it’s possible for LIV Golf players to be invited to play in the US PGA Championship. Exemption is given to approximately 18 LIV Golf players for a minimum of one major. Those not given direct entry can still secure a place by entering one of several qualifying events. In addition, any LIV golfers inside the top 100 of the official world golf rankings are also expected to receive an invite.
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*All betting odds accurate at the time of publication and subject to change.