PGA Championship 2026 Odds
Live PGA Championship prediction market odds from Polymarket. Scottie Scheffler leads at ~15%, Xander Schauffele ~8%, Rory McIlroy ~7%. The 2026 PGA Championship heads to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Follow the top golf traders and copy their picks on Polycopy.
MARKET_SNAPSHOT
PGA Championship Market Overview
The PGA Championship Winner market on Polymarket features the full field of competitors heading to Quail Hollow Club. Scottie Scheffler leads at ~15%, with Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Collin Morikawa bunched behind him in the 6-8% range. The PGA Championship is the second major of 2026 and historically produces some of golf's most dramatic finishes.
Multi-outcome tournament winner market
Buy shares in the golfer you think will hoist the Wanamaker Trophy. Prices reflect implied probability — a golfer at $0.15 has roughly a 15% chance. Sell anytime before the final putt drops.
Quail Hollow Club — Charlotte, NC
A par-71 layout defined by the “Green Mile” closing stretch (holes 16-18). Long, tight fairways and slick Bermuda greens reward accuracy and iron play over pure distance.
Major championship since 1916
The PGA Championship is the final major on the calendar most years. Past Quail Hollow winners include Justin Thomas (2017) and Jason Day — courses with demanding closing holes tend to crown complete players.
WINNER_ODDS
PGA Championship 2026 Winner Odds
Live odds from Polymarket's PGA Championship Winner market. The field is wide open with no golfer above 15%.
Scottie Scheffler
$1.3M vol
15.0%
Xander Schauffele
$920K vol
8.0%
Rory McIlroy
$680K vol
7.0%
Collin Morikawa
$540K vol
6.0%
Jon Rahm
$490K vol
6.0%
Bryson DeChambeau
$410K vol
5.5%
Ludvig Aberg
$370K vol
5.0%
Viktor Hovland
$350K vol
4.0%
Hideki Matsuyama
$310K vol
3.5%
Tommy Fleetwood
$280K vol
3.0%
Cameron Young
$265K vol
3.0%
Matt Fitzpatrick
$250K vol
2.8%
Justin Thomas
$230K vol
2.5%
Brooks Koepka
$220K vol
2.5%
Shane Lowry
$195K vol
2.2%
Min Woo Lee
$180K vol
2.0%
Robert MacIntyre
$160K vol
1.8%
Jordan Spieth
$150K vol
1.5%
Live market: Odds update continuously on Polymarket as the tournament approaches. This snapshot is from the PGA Championship Winner 2026 event. The tournament runs May 15-18, 2026 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
MARKET_CONTEXT
How PGA Championship Markets Work
Multi-Outcome Winner Markets
Polymarket's PGA Championship Winner market lists the full tournament field with each golfer trading simultaneously. Each share pays $1 if your golfer wins the Wanamaker Trophy and $0 if they don't. Prices reflect implied probability — Scottie Scheffler at $0.15 means the market gives him a 15% chance. Unlike sportsbooks, you can sell your position anytime to lock in gains or cut losses as the leaderboard shifts during tournament rounds.
Quail Hollow Club — The Course Shapes the Odds
Quail Hollow's defining feature is the “Green Mile” — holes 16, 17, and 18 — three of the toughest closing holes in championship golf. The 16th is a long par-4 with water left, the 17th demands a precise tee shot to a narrow fairway, and the 18th is a brute par-4 that has decided multiple tournaments. The course plays as a par-71 at around 7,600 yards, favoring golfers who combine accuracy off the tee with elite iron play into firm Bermuda greens. Power alone isn't enough here — positional golf is critical.
Why Polymarket Differs from Sportsbooks
Polymarket is a peer-to-peer exchange with no house edge or built-in vig. Prices are set by supply and demand among traders, not oddsmakers. You can exit positions early, trade the volatility during each round, and access unique market types that traditional sportsbooks rarely offer. Golf prediction markets on Polymarket often reflect sharper information than retail sportsbooks, especially as the tournament field narrows.
Stroke Play Dynamics & Trading
The PGA Championship is a 72-hole stroke play event. Odds shift dramatically after each round as the field narrows. A golfer who shoots a first-round 64 and takes the lead can see their shares jump from $0.04 to $0.15 overnight. The cut after Round 2 eliminates roughly half the field — creating a mass repricing event. By Sunday's back nine at Quail Hollow, the Green Mile becomes a crucible where leads expand or evaporate in minutes. Trading volume peaks as every shot on the closing stretch prices in real time.
TOURNAMENT_TIMELINE
PGA Championship 2026 Market Timeline
Key moments that shape PGA Championship odds on Polymarket from the early season through tournament week.
JANUARY
Early Favorites — Pre-Season Markets Open
PGA Championship futures markets open early in the season with prices driven by world rankings and prior major form. Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele typically emerge as early favorites. Early liquidity is thin, creating opportunity for traders who identify value before the field sharpens.
APRIL
Post-Masters — Field Reshuffles
The Masters result reshapes PGA Championship odds significantly. A surprise Augusta winner sees their PGA price surge, while golfers who underperformed face repricing. The month between majors is when sharp traders build positions based on form trends, course fit analysis for Quail Hollow, and under-the-radar movers.
MAY
Tournament Week — Peak Volume & Resolution
PGA Championship week drives peak trading volume. Practice round intel, weather forecasts, and withdrawal news create pre-tournament price swings. Once play begins, the Green Mile closing stretch at Quail Hollow produces dramatic real-time repricing. The market resolves when the winner is confirmed on Sunday.
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TRADING_STRATEGIES
PGA Championship Trading Strategies
Course History at Quail Hollow
Quail Hollow has hosted the Wells Fargo Championship for years, building a deep dataset of player performance. Golfers with strong Quail Hollow track records — like Rory McIlroy (three-time Wells Fargo winner) and Justin Thomas (2017 PGA Champion here) — tend to be underpriced by traders who focus solely on world rankings. Look for golfers with consistent top-10 finishes at this venue trading below their historical rate.
Weather & Conditions
Mid-May in Charlotte brings warm, humid conditions with afternoon thunderstorm risk. Morning tee times often face calmer conditions, while afternoon groups can encounter wind and rain that dramatically alter scoring. The Bermuda greens at Quail Hollow get faster as the week progresses. Check the forecast before taking large positions — weather splits between morning and afternoon waves create exploitable edges.
Recent Form Analysis
The PGA Championship falls after the Masters, giving traders fresh major championship data. Golfers who performed well at Augusta but didn't win often carry momentum into the PGA. Conversely, post-Masters letdown is real — players who peaked emotionally at Augusta sometimes underperform two weeks later. Watch strokes-gained approach and strokes-gained putting on Bermuda surfaces for the strongest predictive signals.
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FAQ
PGA Championship Prediction Market FAQ
What are the current PGA Championship 2026 odds on Polymarket?
Scottie Scheffler leads at ~15%, followed by Xander Schauffele (~8%), Rory McIlroy (~7%), and Collin Morikawa (~6%). The PGA Championship Winner market on Polymarket features dozens of golfers with odds updating in real time as traders buy and sell shares ahead of the tournament at Quail Hollow Club.
Who are the favorites to win the PGA Championship 2026?
Polymarket prediction market odds show Scottie Scheffler as the clear favorite at ~15%, backed by elite ball-striking and consistent major contention. Xander Schauffele (~8%) won the 2024 PGA Championship and brings course form. Rory McIlroy (~7%) and two-time champion Collin Morikawa (~6%) round out the top tier. The field is deep with no golfer above 15%.
How do PGA Championship prediction markets work on Polymarket?
The PGA Championship Winner market is a multi-outcome market where each golfer trades as a separate contract. Buy shares in the golfer you think will win — if they win, your shares pay $1 each. Prices reflect implied probability (e.g. 15 cents = 15% chance). You can sell anytime before the final putt to lock in profit or cut losses as the leaderboard shifts.
Where is the 2026 PGA Championship played?
The 2026 PGA Championship is held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Quail Hollow is a par-71 course known for its demanding closing stretch — the "Green Mile" (holes 16-18) — which features long, tight par-4s guarded by water and bunkers. The course rewards accuracy off the tee and strong iron play, historically favoring complete players.
What is the difference between PGA Championship odds on Polymarket vs sportsbooks?
Polymarket is a peer-to-peer prediction market exchange with no house edge or built-in vigorish. Prices are set by supply and demand among traders, not oddsmakers. You can exit positions anytime, trade volatility during each round, and access market types that traditional sportsbooks rarely offer. The tradeoff: prices are set by market participants and may differ from Vegas lines.
How can I follow top PGA Championship traders on Polymarket?
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