PGA Championship 2026 Big Board: Who can stop Scottie Scheffler’s repeat bid?
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The PGA Championship, once known as "Glory’s Last Shot" when held last in the major golf calendar, has experienced an identity shift since moving to May, now positioned between the Masters and the U.S. Open.
- Despite this, the tournament's winners' list remains distinguished, featuring top-tier players like Brooks Koepka, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Phil Mickelson, highlighting elite performance.
- The trend of elite players winning is attributed to the principle that top talent excels in major events, reinforced by praised course setups orchestrated by Kerry Haigh, the PGA of America’s chief championship officer.
- This history suggests that potential winners at this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club are likely to be among the sport's top competitors, reflecting the tournament's tradition of rewarding the best player of the week.