US PGA Championship: Preview, betting tips & how to watch

Major championship golf heads to the Big Apple this week as the PGA Championship tees off in Rochester, New York.

Justin Thomas will be looking to defend his crown at the second major of the year, this time on the East Course at Oak Hill Country Club.

At one of the United States’ most historic major championship venues, the renowned Oak Hill will provide a fair test for players in its centenary year.

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Despite a fractured relationship between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, recent champions Brooks Koepka (2019) and Phil Mickelson (2021) will play their part.

The PGA boasts the strongest field of the four major championships, although 15-time major winner Tiger Woods is sitting out of the 105th staging of the event through injury.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the hunt for the prestigious Wanamaker trophy.

US PGA Championship details

Course: East Course, Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, New York

Course Stats: 7,349 yards, Par 70

Defending Champion: Justin Thomas

Purse: Not yet released

Winner’s Share: Not yet released

US PGA Championship betting tips

Jon Rahm 7/1
Scottie Scheffler 9/1
Rory McIlroy 11/1
Justin Thomas 20/1
Brooks Koepka 22/1
Patrick Cantlay 22/1
Xander Schauffele 22/1
Collin Morikawa 22/1
Cameron Young 25/1
Tony Finau 25/1

The bunkered bet

Tony Finau 25/1

The 33-year-old ranks third in strokes gained tee-to-green this year and travels to New York in scintillating form, with two wins this season. Finau has two top-ten finishes in his last five starts at East Lake, one being the 2019 US Open, and a win at Detroit Golf Club last year, both being Donald Ross designs. If Finau is to finally breakthrough in major championships, it could well be at Oak Hill.

All odds correct at time of publication. Please gamble responsibly.

Before the 105th edition of the #PGAChamp gets underway tomorrow, here are 10 interesting facts you should know ⤵️

— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 17, 2023

US PGA Championship how to watch

Here’s how UK viewers can tune into the golf this week:

Thursday: Sky Sports Main Event, 1pm
Friday: Sky Sports Main Event, 1pm
Saturday: Sky Sports Golf, 2pm
Sunday: Sky Sports Main Event, 2pm

All viewing details can be found here.

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John Turnbull A graduate of the University of Stirling, John joined the bunkered team in 2023 as a Content Producer, with a responsibility for covering all breaking news, tour news, grassroots content and much more besides. A keen golfer, he plays the majority of his golf at Falkirk Tryst Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.