The second men's major of the season is finally here, and all eyes are on Aronimink Golf Club in the Philadelphia area. As the PGA Championship tees off, we've rounded up 10 golfers you simply cannot miss. Whether you're following the action from the course or watching from home in your favorite golf gear, here's who to keep on your radar.
Scottie Scheffler continues to rewrite the record books. At just 29 years old, the Texan notched his 20th PGA Tour win at the 2026 American Express—making him the third-fastest player to reach that milestone, behind only Jack Nicklaus (127 starts) and Tiger Woods (fewer than 100). Scheffler hit No. 20 in just 151 starts, earning a lifetime exemption on Tour. With momentum like that, he's a serious contender at Aronimink.
Rory McIlroy is riding high after winning the Masters for the second straight year earlier this spring. He took a well-earned break after Augusta, skipping signature events like the RBC Heritage and the Cadillac. McIlroy has two PGA Championship titles to his name (2012 and 2014), but he hasn't cracked the top 5 in this major since. Expect him to come out swinging.
Bryson DeChambeau had a rough go at the Masters in April, missing the cut after a stellar stretch of top-10 finishes in six of eight majors during 2024 and 2025. His track record suggests a strong bounce-back is likely—though whispers about the future of LIV Golf may be lingering in the back of his mind. Still, DeChambeau thrives on proving doubters wrong.
Jon Rahm is LIV Golf's all-time earnings leader with over $80 million, plus another $53 million from his PGA Tour days. Money isn't his motivator. After finishing outside the top 30 in the last two majors, the Spaniard is hungry to reclaim his spot among the elite. Expect him to arrive at Aronimink with something to prove.
Xander Schauffele burst onto the major scene with a win at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla, then added the Open Championship later that year. While he hasn't captured a major since, he's been a constant presence near the top of leaderboards—including a T-9 finish at the Masters in April. Consistency is his superpower.
Cameron Young finally shed the "best player without a PGA Tour win" label at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Now, with that monkey off his back, the young star has his sights set on a major title. Aronimink's challenging layout could be the perfect stage for his first big breakthrough.
Other names to watch include Collin Morikawa, whose precision iron play is tailor-made for a classic course like Aronimink; Viktor Hovland, whose short game has been sharpening all season; Jordan Spieth, always a threat to chase the career grand slam; and Brooks Koepka, who seems to save his best golf for the majors. With a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars, this year's PGA Championship promises drama from the first tee to the last putt. Grab your gear and get ready—it's going to be a thrilling week.