Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club as the clear frontrunner among contenders for a top-five finish, buoyed by his recent major win and consistent ball-striking on shorter, tree-lined layouts like this one. Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young follow closely in trader focus due to McIlroy’s strong recent form and Young’s two victories plus a Masters top-three in his prior five starts. Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, and Xander Schauffele also draw attention from their LIV and PGA Tour results, while the firm conditions and par-70 setup reward accurate approach play over raw distance. Recent hot streaks and course history shape expectations more than long-term rankings, with the field of 156 players creating multiple realistic paths for strong finishes through the weekend.