2025 PGA Championship Odds, Preview and Picks

By Hank Blaine • May 12, 2025

Golf’s second major takes place this week, starting on May 15, when the best in the world tee off at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina for the 2025 PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, is the +450 favorite, followed by Masters champion Rory McIlroy at +480. Top LIV betting choices include Bryson Dechambeau at +1000 and Jon Rahm at + 2200. Check out golf odds, analysis, and free picks for the PGA Championship.

2025 PGA Championship Event Info

It's almost Championship time at Quail Hollow #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/VpayirmOPS
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 11, 2025

When: Thursday, May 15th – Sunday, May 18th
Where: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: Golf Channel
Live Stream: GolfChannel.com
Purse: $8,300,000

Odds to Win the 2025 PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler +450
Rory McIlroy +480
Bryson Dechambeau +1000
Ludvig Aberg +1900
Xander Schauffele +2000
Collin Morikawa +2100
Justin Thomas +2100
Jon Rahm +2200
Joaquin Neimann +3100
Viktor Hovland +3400
Patrick Cantlay +3800
Brooks Koepka +4400
Tommy Fleetwood +4400
Shane Lowry +4600
Hideki Matsuyama +4800
Jordan Spieth +4800
Matt Fitzpatrick +5500
Tyrell Hatton +5500
Si Woo Kim +5500
Justin Rose +6500
Jason Day +6500
Akshay Bhatia +7000
Russell Henley +7000

Scheffler heads to Quail Hollow with the chalk to win the PGA Championship

Scheffler has picked up his game since a twentieth finish at The Players Championship in March, which is why the world’s top-ranked golfer offers the lowest odds to lift the PGA Championship trophy. Scheffler finished fourth at the Masters and won the CJ Cup Bryon Nelson.

McIlroy offers just +30 more on the moneyline than Scheffler. The Masters champ has continued playing well. Heading into Sunday’s final round at the Truist Championship, McIlroy was tied sixth and had shot three straight rounds under 70.

There’s a chasm between the top two choices and the third choice, Bryson Dechambeau at +1000. The LIV golfer was close to scoring a Masters victory before blowing the lead in the final two rounds. Keep reading for expert picks for this year’s PGA Championship.

2025 PGA Championship Top Pick

Scottie Scheffler is rounding into his best form. The world’s top golfer heads to Quail Hollow after scoring his first victory of the year at The CJ Cup, Bryon Nelson. He had been playing before the win with a second at the Texas Children’s Hospital, a fourth at the Masters, and an eighth at the RBC Heritage.

Are the odds low? Yes. But do they make Scheffler an underlay? No. The +450 is fair considering Scheffler took the Truist Championship off to prepare for the year’s second major tournament. Bet the fave with confidence.

2025 PGA Championship Second Pick

Like Scheffler, Bryson Dechambeau has picked up his game. He’d be the top pick, but Scheffler is sitting on a big performance, so we can’t deny the favorite.

The second choice finished fifth in Miami and tied second in Mexico City. DeChambeau’s first-place finish in Korea should set him up well to take on Quail Hollow. If you have doubts about Scheffler, consider backing Bryson.

2025 PGA Championship Third Pick

Justin Thomas finished tied thirty-sixth at the Masters. The finish happened because of a disastrous 76th-round. If not for the 76, JT would have had a decent finish, and his odds would be much less than 21-to-1 to win the PGA Championship.

Thomas won the RBC Heritage in a playoff. Heading into the final round of the Truist Championship, JT was in third place, which tells us he’s hitting the ball well. Like many on this list, Thomas has experience playing Quail Hollow.

2025 PGA Championship Underdog Pick

Brooks Koepka decided to skip the Masters and wait for the PGA Championship because he’s comfortable at Quail Hollow. So far, Koepka’s 2025 has been less than ideal. His best finish was a second at Singapore.

But Brooks is a warrior. He’ll be ready to show his best this week. So if you’re looking for an overlay with a shot, consider backing Koepka to lift the PGA Championship hardware.

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