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Cameron Young Looks to Win First Career Major This Week at Aronimink
With two wins over the last two months, Cameron Young comes into this week's PGA Championship as one of the top three favorites ahead of Thursday's opening round. It's hard not to be impressed with what we've seen from the 29-year-old in 2026. There isn't a single glaring weakness to speak of right now besides a middling three-putt avoidance metric (ranked 86th on the year). However, being one of the best players thus far in bogey avoidance and birdie-or-better percentage totally negates the worry. Anyone who's watched PGA Tour golf since the beginning of March has seen the run the former Demon Deacon has been on, and why he is an absolute must-play come Thursday.
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Source: PGA Tour
Justin Rose Looks to Contend at Another Major Championship
The last time important golf was played at Aronimink Golf Club, Justin Rose was in a playoff to win. It didn't sway in the Englishman's favor in the end, but the good vibes will hopefully be present for him again this week. He hasn't played well in his last two outings, with dips in metrics across the board. However, the veteran has been one of the more accurate players this season, ranking eighth in greens in regulation (70.43%) and hitting over 60% of his fairways. He's also solid in three-putt avoidance and par-4 scoring average, which are two of the more important niche stats of the week. At the age of 45, Rosey is in the stage of his career where performance droughts occur more frequently than they did 10 or 15 years ago, but he still has plenty of juice to contend at the highest level on any given week, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him in the mix again this week.
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Source: PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy Among the Favorites This Week at Aronimink
It's been scarce for Rory McIlroy over the last couple of months, as he has only played three events since the beginning of March. It didn't stop him from repeating at Augusta, but he seemed rusty at last week's Truist Championship, losing strokes both on and around the green. He has already scoped out Aronimink ahead of this week and has expressed confidence in his comfort level around the property. The 37-year-old has all of the ball-striking prowess needed to go two for two, as he leads the PGA Tour in strokes gained off the tee (0.854) and tee to green (1.703). He's likely to sure up his performance around the green and with the flat stick to be one of the best DFS plays of the week.
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Source: PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka Hoping Good Vibes Travel to Year's Second Major
It was a joyful week in Myrtle Beach that saw Brooks Koepka fire a 64 in the third round, ultimately finishing T11. In terms of statistics, it was about as poor a finish as a player who led the field in strokes gained from tee to green could have. The one thing that held him back was the flat stick, as he lost over two strokes over the four days. It's a weird place for the five-time major champion to be heading to a place like Aronimink, where his tour-leading strokes gained on approach (0.983) metric is a wonderful quality to have. But he's been a real liability on the greens, which is perhaps the biggest area of importance this week. Koepka should do enough to play all four days in Philadelphia, but how far he can climb up the leaderboard will be left up to one area of his game that has been untrustworthy. Play the 36-year-old with caution.
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Source: PGA Tour
Chris Gotterup Needs an Accurate Driving Week For Success at PGA Championship
Coming off a T14 at Quail Hollow last week, Chris Gotterup arrives at Aronimink this week looking like a decent DFS option due to his length off the tee and ability to catch fire with his ball striking. However, length is only a fraction of the recipe needed to get around. The fairways here are cambered in ways that make them play narrower, and while the rough isn't as penal as expected, playing from here too often will limit scoring ability. Gotterup ranks 142nd this season in driving accuracy (52.50%). He is also a dodgy lag putter, which will be a large point of emphasis this week. In totality, the 26-year-old possesses the ball striking ability to thrive at this venue, but too many leaves where two-putting becomes a tall task, and things could be hard to contain. Consider the former Rutgers Scarlet Knight a high upside play with underlying risk.
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Source: PGA Tour
Tommy Fleetwood on Upward Trend Ahead of PGA Championship
It was a solid week in Charlotte this past week for Tommy Fleetwood, who ranked sixth in the field in strokes gained on approach (1.04). The 35-year-old ranked inside the top 25 in the other three strokes gained categories, while also ranking 11th in driving accuracy on the week. This week at Aronimink is an interesting opportunity for him to hunt down his first major championship, as this layout lends itself to someone with a complete game. Fleetwood isn't a leading player in any stat, but he measures up well across the board. He isn't the shortest player by any means, but he definitely prioritizes accuracy over length, which also plays well into the asks of this Donald Ross design. After finally breaking through in America last season, the next step for this tour veteran is capturing a major. This is certainly the golf course that makes perfect sense for it.
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Source: Data Golf
Bryson DeChambeau a High-Upside Play With Risk at PGA Championship
After a drama-filled month--both on the course and off of it--Bryson DeChambeau returned to familiar dominance on LIV Golf last week in Virginia. The 32-year-old finished solo third after missing the cut at Augusta and his rant-fueled outing in Mexico before withdrawing with a wrist issue. It was a good bounce back before the year's second major this week in Philadelphia. However, with looming concerns about what next season and beyond will look like for guys like DeChambeau, it's easy to imagine even more stress being put on this week than usual. Aronimink figures to be a more difficult setup than traditional PGA Championships due to the unusual green segments and incredible bunkering around the property. The former SMU Mustang lacks in the short-game department, and the demand for superb accuracy with the irons doesn't necessarily play into DeChambeau's wheelhouse. There's still plenty of expectation for him this week, but it is farther from a foregone conclusion than it was this time last year.
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Source: Data Golf
Collin Morikawa Withdraws From Truist Championship
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the Truist Championship, though no specific reason has been given. Despite dealing with injuries this season, including a back issue that forced him to withdraw from THE PLAYERS in March, Morikawa had been in strong form, recording five finishes of T7 or better in his previous six starts before a T62 last week at the Cadillac Championship. With his withdrawal, Andrew Putnam enters the field as the first alternate.
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Source: Golf Channel
Xander Schauffele Carries Elite Form Into Quail Hollow
Xander Schauffele has been putting together an impressive run lately, with finishes of third, T4, T9, and T12 in his last four starts. He now heads to the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow, a course where he's already come extremely close, finishing solo second twice in his last three appearances. Success here usually comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game, and Schauffele checks every box. He ranks 19th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.493 per round), 11th on approach (+0.623), 42nd in putting (+0.284), and 26th in driving distance. This setup fits him well, and with his form and course history, he presents as a winning-potential play at $10,000 on DraftKings.
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Source: PGA Tour
Hideki Matsuyama Looks to Bounce Back at Truist Championship
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 53rd at last week's Cadillac Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. So far this season, Matsuyama has six top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in 10 starts. He finished tied for 17th at last year's Truist Championship, but that was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
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Source: Data Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick Secures Third Win of 2026 Season
Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother, Alex Fitzpatrick, walked away as the winners at the Zurich Classic two weeks ago. He will now start preparing for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fitzpatrick is putting together a career year in 2026, securing wins at the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He's now won three of his last four tournaments and secured five top-25 finishes in 10 starts. Fitzpatrick finished tied for 23rd at last year's Truist Championship, but it was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick ranks in the 56th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Patrick Cantlay Continues Playing Well Heading to Truist Championship
Patrick Cantlay finished tied for eighth at the RBC Heritage last month and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Cantlay has five top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in nine starts this season. He finished tied for fourth at last year's Truist Championship, but it was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 74th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ludvig Aberg Returns to Action For Truist Championship
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for fourth at the RBC Heritage last month and will now prepare for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Aberg started the season slowly, compared to the high standards he's set over the past few years, but has secured six straight top-25 finishes and four top-five finishes in his last five starts. He's also missed one cut and has one withdrawal this season. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 89th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Justin Thomas Searching for Consistency at Quail Hollow
Since returning from injury, Justin Thomas has been all over the map, with one top-10, one missed cut, and four other finishes ranging from T23 to T77. He'll look to find some consistency at the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow. His history at this course is solid, including a win at the 2017 PGA Championship and four other top-25 finishes. Success here typically comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game. Thomas ranks just 92nd off the tee (-0.036 per round), 103rd on approach (-0.142), and 152nd in putting (-0.605), though he has been solid around the green (22nd) and is 49th in driving distance. Despite the poor profile, this sets up as a potential get-right spot for Thomas. At $7,600 on DraftKings, his history and name will likely make him a popular option in this range, but he comes with plenty of volatility.
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Source: PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth Looks to Break Through at Quail Hollow
Jordan Spieth has put together a solid season, but still hasn't been able to crack the top 10, with six top-25 finishes and a best result of T11. He'll look to change that at the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow. His history at this course isn't great, with two missed cuts and a best result of T28 at the 2017 PGA Championship. Success at this course typically comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game. Spieth ranks just 95th off the tee (-0.049 per round), but sits 45th on approach (+0.226), 29th in putting (+0.415), and 40th in driving distance. At $8,000 on DraftKings, his profile offers a solid return on investment, but he'll need to keep it in play off the tee if he wants to contend this week.
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Source: PGA Tour
