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Get the latest US PGA Championship odds at talkSPORT BET. Aaron Rai shocked the field at Aronimink in 2026 to become the first English winner of the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century. The 2027 PGA Championship moves to Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Texas from 17 to 23 May 2027, the first men's major to be held in Texas since 1969.

US PGA Championship Betting Odds

The US PGA Championship is one of the most significant golf events of the year, drawing the best golfers from around the world annually. As the second of the four men's major championships each season, the PGA Championship offers a strong field, a Wanamaker Trophy prize worth its weight in golfing history, and a deep range of pre-tournament and in-play betting markets. There is never a better time to get in your PGA golf bets, with PGA betting odds set on the widest selection of markets. Bet on golf with talkSPORT BET.

History of the PGA

The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) was formed in February 1916 in New York City. The first PGA Championship was held in October of the same year at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York. 

Since then, the PGA Championship has evolved into one of the biggest golf tournaments in the sport.

What Is the PGA Championship?

The PGA Championship is one of the four biggest golf tournaments in the world. Other so-called majors include the Masters, the US Open, and the Open Championship.  
 
As of 1958, the PGA Championship became a stroke play event. It is played in a standard 72-hole format: 18 holes daily for four days, Thursday through Sunday. 

Since 2019, the PGA Championship has been held in May, after moving from its original August berth. It is now the second major of the golf season after the Masters at Augusta National.

Qualification for the PGA Championship is based on merit rather than open entry. The field includes recent major winners, PGA Tour winners, top-ranked players, and club professionals who qualify through PGA of America events.

When & Where is the Next PGA Championship?

The 2026 PGA Championship was held from 14 to 17 May 2026 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It was only the second time the PGA Championship had been played at the course, after Gary Player's win at Aronimink in 1962, when the South African claimed his first PGA Championship title and his second of nine career majors.

The 2027 PGA Championship will be held from 17 to 23 May 2027 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Texas. The Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner-designed course only opened in May 2023 and will host a men's major for the first time, with PGA Frisco having become the headquarters of the PGA of America in 2018 after the organisation relocated from Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.

The 2027 edition will be the first men's major to be played in Texas since the 1969 US Open at Champions Golf Club in Houston, and the first PGA Championship in Texas since 1968 at the now-defunct Pecan Valley Golf Club in San Antonio. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has not hosted a men's major since Jack Nicklaus won the 1963 PGA Championship at Dallas Athletic Club, making the 2027 PGA Championship a historic homecoming for North Texas golf.

2026 PGA Championship Recap: Aaron Rai's Aronimink Heroics

The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club produced one of the great longshot stories in modern major championship history. Aaron Rai, the 31-year-old from Wolverhampton, England, entered the tournament priced at 150-1 in most outright markets and left Aronimink as the Wanamaker Trophy winner after a sensational closing 65 (5-under) to finish 9-under par for the tournament.

Rai started the final round two shots back of leader Alex Smalley but played his final 10 holes in 6-under par to surge clear of a packed leaderboard. Defending world number one Scottie Scheffler had jointly led the tournament after the first round but ultimately faded over the weekend. Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley finished tied for second at 6-under, three strokes behind Rai.

Rai's win was historically significant on multiple fronts. He became the first Englishman to lift the Wanamaker Trophy since Jim Barnes in 1919, ending a 107-year wait for an English PGA Championship winner. Barnes had also won the inaugural PGA Championship in 1916, meaning Rai is one of only two Englishmen ever to win the title in the tournament's 108-year history. Rai also became the second player of Indian heritage to win a men's major championship, following Vijay Singh, and only the eighth Englishman to win any men's major since 1940.

Rai earned $3.69 million from a record $20.5 million prize purse, the largest in PGA Championship history. The win also delivered five-year exemptions into the Masters, US Open, Open Championship and The Players, plus a seven-year DP World Tour membership.

Recent US PGA Championship Winners

Here's a look at the most recent US PGA Championship winners:

Year Winner Venue Winning Score
2026Aaron RaiAronimink Golf Club9-under (271)
2025Scottie SchefflerQuail Hollow Club11-under (273)
2024Xander SchauffeleValhalla Golf Club21-under (263)
2023Brooks KoepkaOak Hill Country Club9-under (271)
2022Justin ThomasSouthern Hills Country Club5-under (275)
2021Phil MickelsonKiawah Island Resort6-under (282)
2020Collin MorikawaTPC Harding Park13-under (267)
2019Brooks KoepkaBethpage Black8-under (272)
2018Brooks KoepkaBellerive Country Club16-under (264)
2017Justin ThomasQuail Hollow Club8-under (276)

Brooks Koepka leads the modern era with three PGA Championship victories (2018, 2019, 2023), having joined Phil Mickelson and Justin Thomas as the only multiple PGA Championship winners of the last decade.

How To Bet on the US PGA Championship

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Types of Golf Betting Markets 

Let's look at common PGA betting markets

  • Outright Winner: Here, you pick a golfer to win the PGA Championship. 
  • Each-Way Betting: Each-way is a wager on a golfer to finish in the top five. 
  • Top Nationality Betting: This is a bet on which golfer from a particular country will finish the highest in the tournament. 
  • Head-to-Head Matchups: Here, you bet which of two golfers will have the lowest score at the end of the tournament. 
  • Group Betting: This type of bet involves wagering on which golfer from a particular group of competitors will score best in the PGA Championship. 
  • Prop Bets: These are bets based on specific events during the tournament, such as the number of birdies a golfer will have in a round or the total number of hole-in-ones. 
  • 3-Ball Betting: A popular form of live betting, 3-ball enables you to wager on which of the three golfers grouped will have the best score in a particular round. 

USPGA Betting Tips

Here are some essential US PGA betting tips to consider when betting on this major tournament:  

  • Player Form: Consider the recent performance of the golfers in the tournament. Strong recent finishes signal confidence and sharpness, helping you back players more likely to contend rather than relying purely on reputation. 
  • Course Fit: Analyse the course and how it suits the golfers. Some golfers excel on long courses, tight fairways, or fast greens, so matching skill sets to layouts improves the accuracy of winner and placement bets. 
  • Weather Conditions: Research the weather and the time of day the golfers will be playing. Wind, rain, and draw bias can heavily influence scoring, giving you an edge when backing players with favourable tee times or weather resilience. 
  • Historical Data: Look at the past performance of golfers on this course or similar tracks if the PGA is being played at an unfamiliar location. Consistent results at the same venue often indicate comfort and confidence, reducing uncertainty when betting on repeat strong performances. 
  • World Ranking: A golfer's overall world ranking is essential in determining their overall ability. Higher-ranked players are generally more consistent, making them safer picks for outright, each-way, or top-10 betting markets. 
  • Betting Value: Seek out inefficient odds to find value. Profitable betting comes from backing players priced higher than their true chances, not simply choosing the most likely winner. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PGA Championship does not grant entry to the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking automatically. This is in contrast to other majors.

Odds are created by bookmakers based on the likelihood of each golfer winning the championship or finishing in different positions. They are affected by overall ranking, recent form, course history, injuries, and more. You can bet in-play as our odds update with the latest data after every swing of the golf club.

Finding favourable odds is the most crucial factor. This is in addition to considering golfer ranking, recent form, course history, injuries, and other important data.

It is best to never bet with your heart on the golfer you want to win. Look at statistical data and try to find the best odds. Consider recent form, course history, weather and other factors and not just a golfer's overall ranking or whether you like them.

The PGA Championship has produced some of the most famous longshot wins in major championship history. Notable upset winners include Aaron Rai (150-1 in 2026), Y.E. Yang (who beat Tiger Woods at Hazeltine in 2009), Shaun Micheel (150-1 in 2003), Rich Beem (who held off a charging Tiger Woods at Hazeltine in 2002), Steve Elkington (1995), and Jeff Sluman (1988). The PGA Championship's history of producing surprise winners makes it one of the most rewarding majors for outright bettors prepared to back longshots in the each-way markets.
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