McIlroy Value with USPGA Championship Betting, but John Carrying big Battering Rahm
Until McIlroy Put on Gloves, Steps in Ring and Dukes it Out, He's Broke
USPGA Championship betting markets are out and it’s Jon Rahm leading the way at +700 to win his second major of the year.
However, golf odds today have some generous prices for the likes of Rory McIlroy and defending champion Justin Thomas.
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McIlroy Overdue Major Win
The 34-year-old Northern Irishman has been struggling in his golf performance lately, and the reasons behind it remain unclear.
However, it seems that his involvement with the LIV drama and his new golf venture alongside Tiger Woods are not contributing positively to the golf course.
Regardless of the causes, it is crucial for McIlroy to reverse his current form, and winning the PGA Championship is a good start.
Since his victory in the 2014 PGA Championship, McIlroy has not clinched a major title, but his two previous wins in this particular event enhance his chances.
Despite his recent T47 finish at the Wells Fargo Championship, the sportsbook still places him as the third favorite to win, with odds set at +1200 with USPGA Championship betting.
It is worth noting that McIlroy failed to make the cut in both The Masters and The Players, so he’ll be keen to bounce back and silence the critics.
“I am excited to go back to Oak Hill. From the last time, I was there or we were all there my connection to Rochester’s got a lot stronger,” McIlroy said.
“I’m excited to go and play a Major championship in what feels like almost a second home to me. I think the renovation has hopefully restored the East Course back to its former glory, I would say.
“I’m just hoping for a good weather week. I think that’s what everyone’s hoping for up there in May.”
DJ Comes off Winning LIV Performance
Coming off a thrilling victory in a three-way playoff against Branden Grace and Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson is brimming with confidence and prepared to take on new challenges.
As the prominent figure who recently dominated the PGA Tour, Johnson leads the charge for LIV and stands an exceptional opportunity to claim his third major championship.
It was a nervous time in Tulsa, but he knuckled down in the playoff to clinch his second LIV Tour title.
“Everything I could do wrong, I did wrong on the hole,” Johnson said. “To fight back and birdie 18 two times in a row when I had to, I’m really happy with that.
“I’m really playing well.”
Given how well Brooks Koepka played in the Masters, it showed how dangerous LIV golfers are.
Johnson is paying +2200 with PGA Championship odds, so he’s a value pick for the second major of the year.
Don’t Count Out Kim
The name Kim is synonymous with golf, but most people now think of American phenom Tom Kim.
However, we’re backing South Korea’s Si-Woo Kim, who almost won last week at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
The prodigy made history as the youngest player to ever triumph at The Players Championship when he was just 21. Since then, his performance has been far from lackluster.
He showcased his prowess by clinching the 2021 American Express title, fending off Patrick Cantlay with a narrow one-stroke lead. He continued his winning ways by securing the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, triumphing once again by a single stroke.
It is worth noting that he has also come close to victory on three occasions, narrowly missing out in playoffs for PGA Tour titles. This impeccable record only emphasizes his exceptional skill and suggests that his accomplishments could have been even more remarkable.
Bettors get a massive +8000 with USPGA Championship betting markets, which is good shopping.
Back-to-back for Thomas
With his eyes set on securing his third PGA Championship title, Justin Thomas emerges as a formidable contender this week.
His victory in 2022 unfolded in dramatic fashion, as Mito Pereira stumbled on the 72nd hole, but he made his own luck and put himself in a position to win.
Similar to McIlroy, Thomas may not have been at his absolute best recently, but his refined playing style speaks volumes. When it comes to the PGA Championship, he consistently delivers his finest golf, making the attractive betting line of +2000 difficult to resist.
If he is anywhere near the top of the leaderboard early on, he should be tough to beat on the weekend.
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