Following Rory McIlroy's historic victory at the Masters, the golf world will soon be turning its attention to the PGA Championship.
Considering Rory's incredible form and deep roots here at Quail Hollow, the World No. 2 has made a notable climb up the PGA Championship odds board in recent weeks. Let's break it all down in our golf odds below.
2025 PGA Championship odds
2025 PGA Championship favorite
Scottie Scheffler (+450)
Scottie Scheffler has been fetching short odds at all four majors for nearly two years, and that won't change in 2025.
He's yet to win the PGA Championship but has logged four Top-8 results in five career tries, including a runner-up in 2023. Even with Rory surging, you can never count out the World No. 1.
Rory McIlroy (+500)
The bigger story comes from Rory McIlroy after he ended an 11-year major championship drought at Augusta National last week. That came just a month after winning THE PLAYERS for the second time in his career.
Combine that form with the fact he's won four times at Quail Hollow and the stars might just be aligning for back-to-back major wins. His odds sit between +450 and +500 after being listed at 7/1 a week ago.
PGA Championship recent winners and odds history
Seven of the last eight winners closed with 35/1 odds or shorter, including Brooks Koepka three times (18/1, 10/1, and 20/1). With that said, we've also seen massive longshots win over the last 20 years, including Phil Mickelson in 2021 (200/1) and Keegan Bradley in 2011 (150/1).
| Year | Golfer | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | +1,400 |
| 2023 | Brooks Koepka | +2,000 |
| 2022 | Justin Thomas | +1,600 |
| 2021 | Phil Mickelson | +20,000 |
| 2020 | Collin Morikawa | +3,000 |
| 2019 | Brooks Koepka | +1,000 |
| 2018 | Brooks Koepka | +1,800 |
| 2017 | Justin Thomas | +3,500 |
| 2016 | Jimmy Walker | +12,500 |
| 2015 | Jason Day | +1,200 |
Odds courtesy of GolfOdds.
How to read PGA Championship odds
Betting odds for the PGA Championship, like other sporting events, can be presented in various formats, including American odds, fractional odds, and decimal odds. However, American odds are commonly used in the United States for sports betting. Here's how to read PGA Championship betting odds in American format:
Positive odds: Positive odds indicate the potential profit on a $100 bet. They are typically associated with underdogs or less likely outcomes.
For example, if you see odds of +500 on a golfer winning the PGA Championship, it means a $100 bet on that golfer would potentially yield a $500 profit if they win. Your total return would be $600 ($100 stake plus $500 profit).
Negative odds: Negative odds indicate how much you need to bet to profit $100. They are usually associated with favorites or more likely outcomes.
For instance, if you see odds of -150 on a golfer to win the PGA Championship, it means you would need to bet $150 to potentially win $100 in profit. Your total return would be $250 ($150 stake plus $100 profit).
Whether positive or negative, the odds provide insight into the perceived likelihood of a golfer winning the tournament. Higher positive odds indicate that the golfer is less likely to win but could yield a higher return if successful. Lower negative odds suggest that the golfer is favored to win but may yield a smaller return due to the higher probability of success.
More major championship odds
| Event | Favorite | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open odds | Scottie Scheffler | +480 |
| The Open Championship odds | Scottie Scheffler | +600 |
Odds courtesy of bet365.
PGA Championship Odds FAQS
Scottie Scheffler is a betting favorite to win the 2025 PGA Championship, with two-time winner Rory McIlroy sitting second.
The 2025 PGA Championship will be played at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Quail Hollow previously hosted the tournament in 2017, which was won by Justin Thomas.
Xander Schauffele won the 2024 PGA Championship with closing odds of +1,400. He's third on the board at +1,000 in 2025.
