Xander Schauffele came out on top at the 2024 PGA Championship, carding a -21 for the first major win of his career. Bryson DeChambeau finished in second place at -20. Betting odds for the 2025 PGA Championship will be available soon at golf betting sites.
This is the second of the four yearly majors and one of the most popular events of the season. This page covers the latest PGA Championship odds, the history of the event, and what you need to know about betting on the tournament.
Betting odds on the winner of the 2025 PGA Championship will appear in the table below once they’re available for online betting.
Current favorites to win the 2025 PGA Championship
We’ll take a closer look at the favorites to win the 2025 PGA Championship once betting odds are available. Heading into the most recent edition of the tournament, Scottie Scheffler was the favorite to win, followed by Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffle. Scheffler finished in a tie for eighth place with a score of -13, while McIlroy tied for 12th at -12. Schauffele won the tournament at -21. Bryson DeChambeau was second, just one stroke behind, and Viktor Hovland took third at -18.
Other ways to bet on the PGA Championship
Other options for wagering on the PGA Championship include round leaders, the finishing positions for all of the golfers scheduled to play, and a wide assortment of props. Here are some of the most popular options:
- Where a particular golfer will finish — top five, top 10, etc.
- Round leaders — first, second, etc.
- Golfers to make or miss the cut
- Top golfer by region
- Props, group, and head-to-head matchups
PGA Championship tournament schedule
Here are the details on the 107th PGA Championship:
- Dates: May 15-18, 2025
- Course: Quail Hollow Club
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Length: Par 72, 7,458 yards
- Defending champion: Xander Schauffele
- Purse: TBA ($18.5 million in 2024)
- Where to watch: CBS, ESPN
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Recent PGA Championship winners
The past decade of PGA Championships has produced a number of memorable moments. Here are the past 10 winners and runners-up.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele, -21 | Bryson DeChambeau, -20 |
| 2023 | Brooks Koepka, -9 | Tie: Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler, -7 |
| 2022 | Justin Thomas, -5 (playoff) | Will Zalatoris, -5 |
| 2021 | Phil Mickelson, -6 | Tie: Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen, -4 |
| 2020 | Collin Morikawa, -13 | Tie: Paul Casey and Dustin Johnson, -11 |
| 2019 | Brooks Koepka, -8 | Dustin Johnson, -6 |
| 2018 | Brooks Koepka, -16 | Tiger Woods, -14 |
| 2017 | Justin Thomas, -8 | Tie: Franceso Molinari, Louis Oosthuizen, and Patrick Reed -6 |
| 2016 | Jimmy Walker, -14 | Jason Day, -13 |
| 2015 | Jason Day, -20 | Jordan Spieth, -17 |
2024 golf majors
- The Masters: April 11-14
- US Open: June 13-16
- British Open: July 18-21
How do golfers qualify for the PGA Championship?
The field for the PGA Championship can have a maximum of 156 golfers. Here are the criteria for qualification to receive an invitation to play:
- All previous winners of the PGA Championship.
- Last five winners of the US Open.
- Last five winners of the British Open.
- Last five winners of the Masters.
- Last three winners of The Players Championship.
- Top three on the Official World Golf Ranking International Federation Ranking List.
- Current Senior PGA champion.
- The top 15 finishers and ties from the previous PGA Championship.
- The 20 lowest scorers from the most recent PGA Professional Championship.
- The top 70 leaders in PGA Championship points (tracked by official money earnings on the PGA Tour since the last PGA Championship).
- Members of the most recent Ryder Cup teams for the US and Europe, provided they’ve remained ranked in the top 100 of the OWGR up to the week prior to the PGA Championship.
- Any tournament winner who has been co-sponsored or approved by the PGA Tour since the last PGA Championship.
- The PGA of America reserves the right to extend invitations to additional players who are not included in the above categories.
PGA Championship tournament history
The PGA Championship traces its roots back to 1916. The first edition took place at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York, with Jim Barnes securing victory to claim the top prize of $500. Last year’s event was at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. First-place finisher Justin Thomas took home $2.7 million following a playoff victory over Will Zalatoris.
Originally the fourth and final major of the golf season, the PGA Championship shifted to the second on the calendar beginning in 2019. The event changes venues annually and is the only one of the four majors that’s exclusively for professional golfers. Here are some notable facts about the PGA Championship.
- Most wins: Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen, five
- Youngest winner: Gene Sarazen, 1922 — 20 years, 174 days
- Oldest winner: Phil Mickelson, 2021 — 50 years, 11 months
- Lowest cumulative score for 72 holes: 264, Brooks Koepka in 2018
- Lowest score to par: -20, Jason Day in 2015
- Lowest 18-hole score: 62, Xander Schauffele — 2024 first round
- Most PGA Championships hosted: Five — Southern Hills Country Club, last in 2022
PGA Championship FAQ
What is the total payout for the 2025 PGA Championship?
The total payout for the 2025 PGA Championship has not been announced. For the 2024 edition, the purse totaled $18.5 million, with $3.3 million going to first-place finisher Xander Schauffle.
Can LIV golfers play at the PGA Championship?
Golfers from the LIV tour can play at the PGA Championship and this season’s other majors if they qualify.
Is Tiger Woods playing at the PGA Championship?
It’s unclear if Tiger Woods will be playing at the 2025 PGA Championship at this time.
Which sportsbook has the best odds for the PGA Championship?
There is no single sportsbook that will always have the best odds on the PGA Championship or on golfers that you’re interested in betting on. The best advice is to compare the odds at multiple sportsbooks prior to placing your wagers. Our live golf odds feed can help you with line shopping.