The PGA Championship kicks off on Thursday, May 16, and will feature a strong field of golfers competing for a share of the $20,000,000 at Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky. Scottie Scheffler is the favorite in the field with a moneyline at +410.
The 2024 PGA Championship will be held at Valhalla Golf Course, where golfers must perform top-tier driving, make exceptional long-iron approach shots, and reliably scramble to avoid bogeys. Thankfully, the field of 156 will be easier to narrow down since a handful of golfers fit that mold exceptionally.
To play at this event, one must meet certain criteria, such as being a former PGA Champion, winning the last five Masters (including the US Open and Open Championship), or even being a Senior PGA Champion.
The course is a Par 72 that spans roughly 7,300 yards and was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Five new challenges have been added to courses throughout its lifetime. This will be the fourth time this course will host a thrilling PGA Championship event.
Plenty of golfers make an excellent case for victory at this event. Check out which ones could have a breakout performance here.
Brooks Koepka +1425
Since 2018, the American golfer has secured three titles in the last six years and narrowly missed another in 2021, the year Phil Mickelson stunned the golf community at Kiawah Island.
Koepka's power and improved long-range accuracy consistently stand out in these challenging PGA Championship settings. According to my course-specific analysis, he has ranked first in Strokes Gained: Total for any PGA Championship and specifically for Valhalla.
Rory McIlroy +690
McIlroy has propelled himself nicely towards the top of the world rankings in the past few weeks. He secured a victory at the Zurich Classic and the Wells Fargo Championship, giving home the best nomination coming into this event.
However, he has continued hunting for his first major triumph since 2014. Will this be the icing on the cake after having a successful few weeks?
MyBookie has the odds for the 2024 PGA Championship, with Scottie Scheffler leading. It makes sense to go with Scheffler here, especially with his considerable talent and consistency in another PGA Tour year of action.
Following consecutive victories at The Masters and RBC Heritage, he took a small break to welcome his first child. This week, there is some curiosity about how well he has maintained his form while at home.
A three-week hiatus is typical for TOUR players, so it will unlikely hinder his ability to play here. Look for Scheffler to have another great opportunity.
