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Scottie Scheffler praised Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return, but in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch Koepka shot an 8-under 63 to lead the field while Scheffler posted 5-under 66, two back. Scheffler admitted feeling like he was getting lapped early, underscoring the pressure and excitement around Koepka's comeback and their mutual respect.
Preview of the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX, with Scottie Scheffler as the favorite but a spotlight on longer-shot bets in a rain-softened, birdie-friendly setup. The piece outlines outrights (without Scheffler), first-round leader plays, and full-tournament matchups, highlighting picks like Ryo Hisatsune, Davis Thompson, Mac Meissner, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, and others, plus an One-And-Done recommendation of Hisatsune. Best of luck with the CJ Cup Byron Nelson betting card and related previews.
Scottie Scheffler seeks a second consecutive CJ Cup Byron Nelson title at TPC Craig Ranch (par-71, 7,385 yards) as the +180 favorite, with Si Woo Kim, Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka also among the top contenders. SportsLine’s Brady Kannon, a veteran golf handicapper, reveals his best bets for 2026, including fading Scheffler at 18-1 and backing a longshot with strong approach and around-the-green play; more picks are available by joining SportsLine.
The 2026 PGA Championship features a record $20.5 million purse, up $1.5 million from 2025, with the winner earning $3.69 million. The majors’ prize pools show U.S. Open at $21.5M, Masters at $21M, and The Open at $17M, with the Masters also rising to $22.5M in 2026. The article includes the full payout breakdown from 1st to 82nd (and $4,300 for players missing the cut or not finishing 72 holes).
Scottie Scheffler finished outside the top 10 at the PGA Championship after a week of tough greens and uncharacteristic errors with his approach. He said he battled all week but couldn’t hole putts, stressing that his focus is on improving and competing rather than chasing the Career Grand Slam next month, and plans to rest and practice before the next event.
Patrick Reed, in contention to win a second major at Aronimink, responds to Scottie Scheffler's claim that the pins were the toughest seen on tour, saying the greens are severe but not like Shinnecock Hills, with firm surfaces, tricky pin placements and a tough rough contributing to a tightly packed leaderboard ahead of the final round.
Kurt Kitayama fires a 63 in the final round to finish at -4, sparking a late-chase on a warm, firmer course. 54-hole leader Alex Smalley remains at -6, with Cameron Smith, Hideki Matsuyama and Joaquin Niemann among those at -4 and Scottie Scheffler boosting his momentum to around -2. The field stays crowded, with 47 players within seven of the lead as playoff talk grows on a day that could see a dramatic finish.
McIlroy shot 67 in Round 2 at Aronimink to sit five behind the leaders of the PGA Championship, and while Scottie Scheffler called some pins “absurd,” McIlroy argued the bunched leaderboard reflects a less-than-ideal setup, praising the course and wind but noting that the tough pin positions made pars the baseline rather than easy birdies.
Scottie Scheffler shot 3-under 67 to join a seven-player tie for the lead after the PGA Championship’s opening round at Aronimink, the largest first-round logjam in 57 years. He’s joined by Martin Kaymer and five others (Aldrich Potgieter, Stephan Jaeger, Min Woo Lee, Ryo Hisatsune, Alex Smalley); Garrick Higgo posted 69 after a two-shot penalty for a late start, while Rory McIlroy (74) and Bryson DeChambeau (76) struggled on a tough day.
FOX Sports wagering expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica shares his PGA Championship bets: Scottie Scheffler is the standout to win and to finish top-10; Bryson DeChambeau is expected to contend with multiple bets including a win; Matt Fitzpatrick is favored in a head-to-head against Jon Rahm; Justin Thomas is forecast to miss the cut with Brooks Koepka as a strong counter-bet; Collin Morikawa to miss the cut while Koepka is favored in their matchup; Justin Rose is pegged to miss the cut; and Fallica expects the winning score to land around 13–15 under, plus extra wagers on various scenarios such as Hovland vs. Åberg.
Ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, writers debate how the course will play (and how familiar top players are with it), whether wind or firm greens will crown a winner, and which upstart or seasoned veterans could surge. While Scottie Scheffler remains the favorite in many predictions and could defend his Wanamaker Trophy, Matt Fitzpatrick and other contenders—plus potential breakout stars—could upset the balance depending on Aronimink’s Ross greens, weather, and how players manage a long, strategic test.
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.
Spieth noted that Scheffler’s decision to skip last week’s event left him fresh for the PGA Championship at Aronimink, where Scheffler is the favorite to add a fifth major while Spieth chases the career Grand Slam and manages energy after consecutive weeks of play.
Scottie Scheffler heads to Aronimink in strong form for the PGA Championship, having a 2026 season with one win, three runner-ups, six top-fives and a top-25 streak in nine events, plus leading strokes gained. Despite slow starts, three straight runner-up finishes suggest momentum as Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young and Matt Fitzpatrick enter mixed form, opening the door for Scheffler to chase his fifth major and second Wanamaker Trophy.
Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship at Doral after calling in a rules official for a one-shot penalty on the final round’s second hole; Scheffler doubted whether Young moved the ball but supported the ruling, and Young prevailed as Scheffler finished second.