PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '26: Leading contenders for the Wanamaker Trophy
A capsule look at 10 leading contenders for the 108th PGA Championship to be played May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (listed in predicted order of finish): Cameron Young Age: 29. Country: United States. World ranking: 3.
Worldwide wins: 3. Majors: None. Best PGA Championship finish: Tied for third in 2022 at Southern Hills Backspin: Young was contending in majors before he started winning.
His two wins this year came in a duel with Matt Fitzpatrick at The Players Championship and a six-shot margin at Doral while playing three of the four rounds with Scottie Scheffler. He’s comfortable on a big stage. Scottie Scheffler Age: 29.
Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide wins: 23.
Majors: Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025), British Open (2025) Best PGA Championship finish: Won at Quail Hollow in 2025. Backspin: His only victory was his first start of the year in The American Express. He goes into Aronimink with a week off and three runner-up finishes behind him.
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