Aronimink Golf Club set to host the 2026 PGA Championship. (Image: PGA of America)

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — As the golf world gears up for one of the year’s most prestigious majors, betting expert Ryan Noonan has dropped his highly anticipated outright picks for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Known for his sharp analysis and recent hot streak, Noonan’s selections are drawing attention from bettors looking to capitalize on early odds.

Aronimink Golf Club: A Historic Venue Returns to the Spotlight

Aronimink Golf Club, designed by legendary architect Donald Ross in 1928, will host the PGA Championship for the first time since 1962. The par-70 layout stretches to over 7,200 yards, featuring undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and lightning-fast greens that demand precision iron play and creative short games.

Noonan’s course preview emphasizes key stats for success: "Aronimink rewards players who excel in strokes gained approach, putting on bentgrass, and par-4 scoring. Distance helps off the tee, but accuracy is paramount with thick rough and penal bunkering," he noted in his breakdown using Betsperts Golf’s Rabbit Hole Tool.

Noonan’s Top Outright Picks

Drawing from his track record—including nailing Cameron Young’s win at the recent Valspar Championship and strong calls at The Players—Noonan targets value in the mid-range odds. His outright picks include:

• Tommy Fleetwood (25/1): Fresh off a T5 at The Players, Fleetwood’s elite ball-striking (No. 3 in SG: Approach) aligns perfectly with Aronimink. "He’s due for a major breakthrough," Noonan says.
• Si Woo Kim (30/1): Kim’s recent hot putter and accuracy off the tee make him a sneaky contender. Noonan highlights his 66/1 future hit that shortened to 40/1.
• Russell Henley (35/1): The iron-play maestro ranks top-5 in SG: Approach and excels on bentgrass. "Undervalued for this setup," per Noonan.
• Chris Gotterup (40/1): Rising star with massive distance and improving short game. A T10 at 6/1 is Noonan’s hedge.
• Cameron Young (45/1): After his Valspar triumph, Young’s power game could dominate Aronimink’s longer par-4s.

These picks echo Noonan’s successful formulas from The Players Championship (where he tabbed Fleetwood at 28/1 and Kim at 33/1) and the Masters (Rahm at 15/1, Young at 23/1). "I’m not chasing 50-1 longshots blindly, but these have real paths to victory," Noonan explained.

Broader Betting Landscape and Expert Consensus

The odds board is stacked with favorites like Scottie Scheffler (+800), Rory McIlroy (+1000), and Xander Schauffele (+1400), but Noonan sees value elsewhere. Other experts align on mid-tier plays: GOLF.com’s guide favors Patrick Cantlay (55/1), Jordan Spieth (65/1), and Adam Scott (70/1), citing their major pedigree.

"Pat Mayo and I dove deep into the Rabbit Hole Tool—Aronimink favors recent form, approach play, and bentgrass putting. Fleetwood and Henley check every box." — Ryan Noonan

Models from SI.com and DraftKings spotlight Bryson DeChambeau (+1400) for his driving prowess, though Noonan’s picks lean toward consistency over raw power.

Recent Form and Tournament Stakes

The 2026 PGA Championship arrives amid a red-hot PGA Tour season. Cameron Young’s Valspar victory marked Noonan’s third winner in four weeks, building on picks like Adrien Dumont de Chassart (45/1) at the Truist Championship. With $18 million on the line and exemptions into future majors, the pressure is immense.

Betting Strategy and Final Thoughts

Noonan advises mixing outrights with top-10 and top-20 bets for safer plays. "Aronimink’s history shows wire-to-wire winners are rare—contention lasts all weekend." With fields thinning post-Qualifying School and LIV Golf crossovers, the outright market offers juicy value before lines tighten.

As practice rounds begin, Noonan’s preview positions bettors ahead of the curve. Will Fleetwood finally claim major glory, or will a longshot like Gotterup steal the show? The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink promises drama.