PGA Championship 2025: Key Insights & Top One and Done Player Picks
There is no shortage of options in one and done contests for the PGA Championship, and a golfer RotoWire's experts like is defending champion Xander Schauffele.
www.rotowire.comHere are the latest PGA Championship picks and predictions from credible outlets:
- CBS Sports (2024/2025 era coverage) and SportsLine-type models have historically highlighted Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as top contenders, with several expert picks leaning toward Scheffler as the favorite in recent years and McIlroy as a strong challenger when in form.[3][5]
- Odds boards for recent championships commonly list Scheffler as the favorite, with Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Ludvig Åberg often among the next tier of top picks depending on the event year, venue, and current form.[2][4]
- Longshot/value picks часто emphasize players with strong course history or hot form at the time, such as Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, or other players with favorable course memory, even if their odds are longer.[4][2]
Notes and context:
- The PGA Championship is a major with often dynamic betting odds and expert opinions, which shift with injuries, recent results, and course setup. If you’re building a current lineup, you’ll want to check the latest odds and expert write-ups close to tee-off for the most accurate picks.[2][4]
- Venue history matters: certain players have had success at specific courses, which can influence expert picks and long-shot bets, even if they are not the outright favorites.[2]
Illustration example:
- If you’re comparing a short list of top contenders, you might see a table like:
- Scottie Scheffler — odds around +400 to +480 (favorite range, varies by book)
- Rory McIlroy — around +475 to +850 depending on year and book
- Jon Rahm — around +1600 to +3000
- Xander Schauffele — around +1800 to +2500
- Cameron Young — around +2500 to +2700 (value/better-than-odds sleeper)
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