The 2026 PGA Championship is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying majors of the year, and while heavyweights like Scottie Scheffler (+390), Collin Morikawa, and Xander Schauffele dominate the headlines, savvy golf fans know that the real magic often lies in the longshots. If you're looking to spice up your viewing experience—and potentially turn a tiny wager into a life-changing payday—SportsLine's powerful computer model has crunched the numbers and uncovered a parlay that could return nearly $200,000 on a modest $10 bet.
Let's start with a name that might surprise you: Keegan Bradley. The 2011 PGA Champion is listed at +10000 to win outright, but his history at this year's venue, Aronimink Golf Club, is too good to ignore. Bradley won the 2018 BMW Championship at Aronimink—the only PGA Tour event the course has hosted in the last 15 years. That kind of course familiarity is a massive edge. If a full win feels like a stretch, consider props on his finishing position: a top-5 finish pays +1550, while a top-10 finish sits at +690. These are the kinds of value plays that can anchor a smart parlay.
But the model's most intriguing pick for 2026 is a head-to-head matchup: Rickie Fowler over Patrick Cantlay (+100). On paper, this looks like a steal. Fowler has been quietly putting together a stellar season, racking up more top-10 and top-25 finishes than Cantlay. He's also sitting 17th in the FedEx Cup standings, compared to Cantlay's 34th place. Fresh off a runner-up finish at last week's Truist Championship, Fowler is riding a wave of momentum that makes him a dangerous dark horse at Aronimink.
The SportsLine model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, has been on an absolute tear since the PGA Tour's return in 2020. It's correctly predicted 17 majors entering the weekend, including five straight Masters and last year's PGA Championship and Open Championship. For the 2026 PGA Championship, the model ran 10,000 simulations of the full field and locked in a multi-leg parlay that combines longshot winners, placement props, and matchups like Fowler over Cantlay.
Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just looking for a fun way to follow the action, this parlay offers a mix of high-upside picks and data-backed confidence. So grab your favorite golf gear, settle in for the tournament, and remember: sometimes the biggest returns come from the players everyone else overlooks.