PGA Championship Best Bets and DFS Model Picks 2024

Event Overview
The 2024 PGA Championship is set to take place from May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. This prestigious tournament, one of golf’s four major championships, will bring together the world’s top golfers to compete for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy.

The Course: Valhalla Golf Club
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1986, Valhalla Golf Club is renowned for its challenging layout and strategic demands. The course has previously hosted the PGA Championship in 1996, 2000, and 2014, as well as the Ryder Cup in 2008.

Key Features of Valhalla Golf Club:

Length: The course stretches to 7,458 yards, with a par of 71.
Greens: Bentgrass greens are known for their speed and undulation, requiring precision in approach shots and putting.
Fairways: The fairways are also bentgrass, providing a consistent surface but penalizing errant shots with thick rough and strategic bunkering.
Water Hazards: Water comes into play on several holes, particularly on the back nine, where precision off the tee is crucial.
Signature Holes:
Hole 13 (Par 4, 350 yards): Known for its drivable green, offering risk-reward opportunities.
Hole 16 (Par 4, 508 yards): A long, demanding hole with water guarding the left side of the green.
Hole 18 (Par 5, 542 yards): The finishing hole presents an eagle opportunity but requires navigating a narrow fairway and water hazards.

Key Skills for Success

Driving Accuracy and Distance:

The length of Valhalla requires golfers to hit long, accurate drives to navigate the course effectively. Players who can combine power with precision off the tee will have a significant advantage.

Approach Shots:

With small, undulating greens, accurate approach shots are vital. Golfers need to place their shots strategically to leave themselves the best angles for putting.

Putting:

The fast, bentgrass greens will test the players' putting skills. The ability to read the greens and maintain composure under pressure will be crucial for success.

Course Management:

Valhalla demands strategic play. Knowing when to take risks and when to play conservatively will be key. Managing the course effectively, particularly the water hazards and bunkers, will be essential.

Mental Toughness:

As with any major championship, the mental aspect is as important as the physical. Handling the pressure of the big stage, especially during the closing holes, will determine who emerges victorious.

To Win

Golfer	Odds	Book	Units Risked
Ludvig Aberg	2200	Fanduel	0.045
Wyndham Clark	4500	Fanduel	0.022
Byeong Hun An	6600	BetMGM	0.015
SW Kim	9000	Fanduel	0.011
Hideki Matsuyama	7500	Fanduel	0.013
Jon Rahm	1600	Fanduel	0.063
Brooks Koeka	1600	Draftkings	0.063
		Total	0.232

Top 5

Golfer	Odds	Book	Units Risked
Keith Mitchell	2200	Draftkings	0.045
		Total	0.05

top 20 in DFS

Model Rank	Golfer	Salary	Dr Dist	SG: P	SG: ARG	SG: APP	Fwys Gained
1	Scottie Scheffler	13200	51	59	4	1	6
2	Rory McIlroy	12000	4	34	35	16	125
3	Ludvig Aberg	10500	11	43	78	9	32
4	Wyndham Clark	9500	5	19	66	31	85
5	Xander Schauffele	10900	30	10	26	15	79
6	Byeong Hun An	7800	1	65	128	29	109
7	Bryson DeChambeau	9600	2	12	105	104	124
8	Jon Rahm	11400	7	108	96	17	128
9	Keith Mitchell	6600	13	147	125	3	46
10	Brooks Koepka	10800	29	25	39	36	92
11	Si Woo Kim	7700	107	145	7	4	4
12	Hideki Matsuyama	8600	68	104	1	10	82
13	Dustin Johnson	8000	10	111	36	26	135
14	Alex Noren	7200	111	51	3	12	34
15	Mackenzie Hughes	5800	65	2	13	84	54
16	Akshay Bhatia	7200	83	26	48	6	60
17	Sahith Theegala	8100	28	15	127	40	88
18	Talor Gooch	7600	66	85	5	42	26
19	Justin Thomas	9300	18	126	30	19	131
20	Taylor Pendrith	6000	16	14	28	121	122