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The 2026 PGA Championship returns to the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, a suburb west of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

As the 108th edition of the tournament, it marks the second time in championship history that the Wanamaker Trophy will be contested at this classic Donald Ross-designed layout \u2014 the first being in 1962 when\u00a0Gary Player<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0claimed victory. The PGA TOUR has visited a few times since, including the 2010 and 2011 AT&T National, and most recently for the 2018 BMW Championship won by\u00a0Keegan Bradley<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0at -20.<\/p>\n

Originally designed by the legendary Donald Ross in 1928, the course showcases many of his signature architectural traits, including strategic use of the natural terrain, crowned turtleback greens, and elaborate bunkering. The course underwent a comprehensive restoration by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner in 2016-2017 to return it to Ross\u2019s original vision.<\/p>\n

Aronimink is a par-70 layout that stretches approximately 7,394 yards. It features Bentgrass fairways and greens, as well as fescue rough approaching four inches and 176 bunkers.<\/p>\n

It should present a different test than what we have typically seen in recent PGA Championships, where length and power off the tee have provided a sizeable advantage. With only two par 5s, any distance advantage should be muted even further.<\/p>\n

In the past, Aronimink\u2019s routing and strategically placed hazards have forced the world\u2019s best players to rely on course management, mid iron precision, and short game skill around its tricky green complexes. Whether that formula still holds true in an era where the game\u2019s longest hitters seem capable of overpowering any course remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

Aronimink\u2019s greatest strength is its lack of weaknesses. It demands a complete game, testing every aspect in equal measure. Pars are difficult to make here, and birdies are even harder to come by.<\/p>\n

Said Hanse, \u201cI believe Aronimink will be a full examination of a player\u2019s game. You will have to drive the ball well because the rough will be penal. You\u2019re going to have to hit good irons because the greens often feature different sections or quadrants, which will make them challenging to read. You won\u2019t just be able to hit the putting surface, you will have to hit an exact area of the green to be in a position to score.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Field<\/h2>\n

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The PGA Championship has long carried the reputation of having the strongest field in golf. It features the largest field of the four majors with 156 players, includes virtually everyone inside the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking, and has fewer irrelevant exemptions than the other major championships. As is tradition at the PGA Championship, the field will include the top 20 PGA Professionals who qualified through the PGA Professional Championship.<\/p>\n

Defending champion\u00a0Scottie Scheffler<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>, who won by five shots at Quail Hollow Club a year ago, enters once again as the tournament favorite. Reigning Masters champion\u00a0Rory McIlroy<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0sits close behind as he pursues the second leg of a potential calendar Grand Slam. Unlike many recent majors, however, a number of players arrive this week with legitimate momentum and confidence to win.<\/p>\n

Cameron Young<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0secured the biggest victory of his career at The Players Championship before adding another win two weeks ago at Trump National Doral, where he defeated Scheffler by six strokes. After capturing the Valspar Championship in March,\u00a0Matt Fitzpatrick<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0followed it up a month later by defeating Scheffler in a playoff at the RBC Heritage. He then teamed with his brother\u00a0Alex Fitzpatrick<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0to win the Zurich Classic, giving him three victories over the past eight weeks.<\/p>\n

The LIV Golf contingent is equally dangerous with\u00a0Jon Rahm<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Bryson DeChambeau<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Joaquin Niemann<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>, and\u00a0Tyrrell Hatton<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0all firmly in contention. They are joined by a deep group of past major champions that includes\u00a0Xander Schauffele<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Collin Morikawa<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Justin Rose<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Brooks Koepka<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Justin Thomas<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>, and\u00a0Jordan Spieth<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>, who will be attempting to complete the career Grand Slam.<\/p>\n

Twenty-nine players in the PGA field were at Aronimink in 2018 for the BMW Championship, where\u00a0Keegan Bradley<\/a><\/span><\/a>\u00a0beat\u00a0Justin Rose<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0in a playoff. With course history not being a factor this week, using the \u201cComp Course\u201d and \u201cLong\/Par 70\u201d filters in the Rabbit Hole are vital for researching the field this week.<\/p>\n

The tournament will utilize the standard PGA Championship cut format. After 36 holes, the field is cut to the top 70 players and ties. Any player inside that number advances to the weekend rounds on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

Past Winners & Odds<\/h2>\n

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Most Important Stats For Success at Aronimink<\/h2>\n

*In order of importance<\/em><\/p>\n