2025 PGA Championship: Picks & Golf Predictions

by BettingPros Staff |
May 14, 2025

Put your money where your mouth is for the next Major when you join Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer for their top 2025 PGA Championship picks and predictions sponsored by DraftKings!

Can Rory McIlroy (+500) make it two Majors in a row? Does LIV Golf bomber Bryson DeChambeau (+950) have a good enough short game to come out on top? Plus, is longshot Rickie Fowler (+2000) being overlooked given his course history at Quail Hollow?

Our discussion includes updated odds, expert parlays, strategic one-and-done picks, a comprehensive look at the field and a deep dive into the course’s unique characteristics. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or new to golf betting, our insights will help you make informed decisions. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes covering the highs and lows of PGA betting.

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2025 PGA Championship Best Bets & Predictions

Venue: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC
Par/Yardage: Par 71, 7,626 yards
Key Course Traits:
- Long, narrow fairways
- Tough par 4s (many over 500 yards)
- Demanding long iron play
- Bermuda greens - firm, fast if dry; softened by early-week rain
- Water in play on final four holes
Skill Set Needed: Elite drivers, ball strikers, long iron players, strong scramblers

🏆 Recap of Last Week (Truist Championship)

Winner: Sepp Straka (beat Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas by 2 strokes)
Course reaction: Bo called the course "garbage" - too easy without wind and not challenging for a signature event.
Justin Thomas: Strong short game but awful from tee to green. Lost chance to win due to driving struggles.

?"? Favorites Breakdown

Player	Odds	Notes
Rory McIlroy	+450	4x winner at Quail Hollow. Leads Tour in SG: Off the Tee. Great form (3 wins in 8 starts). Strong putting season.
Scottie Scheffler	+400	Always dangerous, but course may not suit as well due to driving inconsistency and less reliable putting.
Bryson DeChambeau	+950	Elite driver. Very hot in majors (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th in last 4). Underrated short game.
Xander Schauffele	+2000	Defending champ, 2nd place in last two Wells Fargo at Quail. Struggling putter, not a great fit if it’s a birdie-fest.
Ludvig Åberg	+2200	Elite tee-to-green game. Weak short game (138th in field). Volatile-could win or miss cut.
Justin Thomas	+2200	Won PGA at Quail in 2017. Terrible off the tee at Truist last week-risky despite great form otherwise.
Collin Morikawa	+2200	Strong ball striker, but weak putting and scrambling. Recent form questionable.
Jon Rahm	+1600	No LIV wins this year. Last 4 majors: 7th, MC, 45th, 15th. Doesn't inspire betting confidence.
Joaquin Niemann	+3000	3 LIV wins this year, but zero top-20s in any major. Major fade for Bo.

?"? Mid-Tier / Value Picks

Player	Odds	Reasoning
Brooks Koepka	+4500	Major killer. Ball striking elite. Strong recent LIV form.
Min Woo Lee	+9000	Long and aggressive off tee. Improving approach game. Could score if soft.
Will Zalatoris	+13000	Elite iron player. If putter heats up, very live long shot.
Shane Lowry	+5500	Strong ball striker, but awful putting costs him. Best in tough weather-not forecasted.
Patrick Reed	+9000	Top 10 at Masters and history of success at Quail. Reliable grinder.
Russell Henley	+6500	Bermuda green specialist. Top 10 at Quail in 2024.
Corey Conners	+6000	Consistent top-20 finishes. Excellent ball striker, shaky putter. Better for T10/T20 bets.

?'? Long Shots Mentioned

Player	Odds	Reason
Ricky Fowler	+20000	Strong Quail Hollow history. 15th at Truist last week.
Rio Hisatsune	+45000	Underrated across ball striking stats. Worth a lottery ticket.
Michael Thorbjornsen	+25000	Rising young player. Top-20 capable.
Carl Yuan Phillips	Top 20 +850	Pure upside pick. Too inconsistent to bet outright.
Nico Echavarria	+60000	Great putter and long off tee. Trending up quietly.
Kurt Kitayama	+25000	Strong driver/iron game. Struggles putting, but great fit if scoring is tough.

?'? Bo's Betting Card

Rory McIlroy (+500)
Bryson DeChambeau (+950)
Brooks Koepka (+4500)
Min Woo Lee (+9000)
Will Zalatoris (+13000)
Michael Thorbjornsen (+25000)
Nico Echavarria (+60000)
Carl Phillips (Top 20 +850)

?'? Pat's Betting Card

Rory McIlroy (+450)
Xander Schauffele (+2000)
Russell Henley (+6500) with Top 5 (+900)
Patrick Reed (+9000)
Corey Conners (Top 20 +190)
Ricky Fowler (+20000)
Rio Hisatsune (+45000) with Top 10 (+1800)

🎯 One and Done Picks

Analyst	Pick
Pat Fitzmaurice	Rory McIlroy
Bo McBrayer	Bryson DeChambeau

2025 PGA Championship Timestamps:

Introduction – 0:00:00
Truist Championship Recap – 00:00:24
Myrtle Beach Classic Recap – 00:05:30
Quail Hollow Breakdown – 00:06:43
The Favorites – 00:11:06
Rory McIlroy – 00:12:08
Bryson DeChambeau – 00:14:12
Ludvig Åberg – 00:16:41
Xander Schauffele – 00:18:04
Justin Thomas – 00:19:12
Jon Rahm – 00:21:11
Collin Morikawa – 00:21:29
Viktor Hovland – 00:21:45
Joaquin Niemann – 00:21:59
Mid-Range Options – 00:23:03
Brooks Koepka – 00:23:47
Min Woo Lee – 00:24:24
Will Zalatoris – 00:25:01
Shane Lowry – 00:25:25
Corey Conners – 00:26:30
Russell Henley – 00:26:56
Patrick Reed – 00:27:06
Jason Day – 00:27:24
The Longshots – 00:27:35
Michael Thorbjornsen – 00:27:46
Kurt Kitayama – 00:27:54
Rickie Fowler – 00:29:49
Ryo Hisatsune – 00:30:29
Nico Echavarria – 00:31:12
Betting Cards Review – 00:31:36
One-And-Done Picks – 00:33:00
Outro – 00:34:09

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