It's PGA Championship betting season, and it's time to make your picks for the 2024 event.
Here at 888sport, we will provide you with some betting strategies, PGA odds, and a quick course analysis so you can make the best picks.
Who Will Win The PGA Championship?
The top pick to win the PGA Championship is Scottie Scheffler. He's a hard guy to bet against with all that he has done in the world of golf over the last few years. With a Masters victory just a few weeks back, you may want to keep him on your list.
However, if you want to take a golfer with sports betting odds that are not quite as strong as Scottie Scheffler, here are a few of the other players to consider.
Rory McIlroy
You can't have a major championship and not consider Rory to be a potential winner. Rory has played well at the start of 2024, but he just knows how to compete in these types of events.
With so much history and experience he will bring a lot of game to Valhalla. He also won the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla - so this will feel a bit like he is defending a title.
Ludvig Aberg
Aberg is such a strong new player on the PGA Tour. He made a really strong run at the Masters. His game is aggressive enough that he puts himself in the mix, but he's also a smart player.
Aberg is hungry, too. After missing the Masters by just a few swings, he's got his eyes set on this PGA Championship.
Brooks Koepka
Brooks really likes majors. He knows how to compete in them, he can turn up his game, and he already has two PGA Championships - why not get another?
Xander Schauffele
Xander is always hanging around the top of the leaderboard in a major championship.
He's a very consistent player, can make putts when they count, and one of these days, he's going to sneak up and grab a PGA Championship for himself. He's always popular amongst golf betting fans.
Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa is a great iron player. He has one of the most consistent and composed iron swings on tour.
Valhalla will bring a lot of shots that need perfect placement, and Morikawa is capable of getting that done. As mentioned in our PGA Championship preview, he's won this event before and he'd love to add another major to his cabinet.
Wyndham Clark
When Wyndham Clark's game gets hot, he is tough to beat. He dials in his focus, makes plenty of putts, and is able to go low when it counts.
Wyndham was the 2023 U.S. Open Champion, so he knows how to compete (and win) a major tournament. Maybe it will be his turn to grab a PGA Championship.
PGA Odds - The Impact of the Course
One great thing about golf is that all players will have to play the same course. However, you will likely see golfers who are better ball strikers (more accurate iron players) play well at Valhalla.
It's not a pure distance course, instead, the tour players will have to make accurate shots and keep the ball away from the hazards.
This is why you’ll see golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, and even Xander Schauffle more likely to go low.
Final Thoughts
Betting on the PGA Championship can include everything from outright winners to finishing positions to best scores. Now is the time to do your research and get your picks in before the start of the 2024 PGA Championship.
Remember that a major championship is different from a traditional tour stop. The pressure will be on, and it's the golfers who can handle that pressure who will have the most luck in the event.
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