Here are the top bets for the 2024 PGA Championship, focusing on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka.
Scottie Scheffler To Win (+365)
Despite Rory McIlroy‘s recent impressive performances, they don’t quite match up to Scottie Scheffler‘s remarkable season before he took a break for the birth of his son. Scheffler didn’t just win his last two tournaments; he claimed victory in three of his last four, with the only exception being a tie for second place. His wins include the Masters, The Players Championship, and a major PGA Tour event in Hilton Head, all against strong fields.
Will his break affect his game? Maybe he’ll be a bit more tired, but it’s hard to bet against a player with four wins and nine top-10 finishes in 10 starts in 2024.
Rory McIlroy Top 5 Finish (+175)
Rory McIlroy was in top form at the Wells Fargo, a tournament he has now won four times, showing strong performance on a course that resembles a major championship setup. He also has a successful history at Valhalla, winning the PGA Championship there in 2014.
From his mindset to his gameplay, McIlroy seems to be back on track, shaking off the pressure of his major title drought. He has placed seventh or better in three of his last four majors, and his recent form suggests he’ll be a strong contender again.
Brooks Koepka Top 10 Finish (+170)
Majors are Koepka‘s specialty, and he excels in high-stakes events like the PGA Championship and U.S. Open, where challenging conditions test the players’ mental toughness.
Koepka recently won the LIV Golf event in Singapore and has a stellar record in the PGA Championship with three wins, a second place, a T4, and a fifth place over the past decade. His average finish in the event is 17.8, the best among players with more than two starts. As the defending champion, Koepka has proven he can quickly switch gears and perform well at the PGA after playing shorter events on the LIV tour.
