Scheffler's Repeat Bid Tested by a Deep, Star-Studded PGA Championship Field
An expert-led PGA Championship 2026 Big Board at Aronimink centers world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as the favorite to defend his title, but faces a star-studded field led by Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm (LIV), Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and more. The piece frames majors as a test of elite form and notes Kerry Haigh’s course setups tend to identify the week’s winner, keeping Scheffler in the mix but far from a certainty.