At 12-1 Odds, This is Our Favorite PGA Championship Live Bet

Xander Schauffele leads Collin Morikawa by one shot entering the weekend. But there's a bet just down the board that looks enticing.

Jim Stracka | May 18, 2024

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Through 36 holes, Xander Schauffele leads Collin Morikawa by one shot, Sahith Theegala by two, and Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau are part of a pack three shots back. For our money, one player stands out at this point in the tournament as an intriguing live bet.

Theegala—the underdog of that group—is a compelling live bet at +1200 odds on DrafKings to lift the Wanamaker, primarily due to his putting prowess and remarkable course fit. Theegala's proficiency on the greens is nothing short of exemplary, and through two rounds he has gained +2.81 strokes on the greens. He fits the mold of a solid driver and ballstriker who is having a hot putting week.

Theegala currently offers the fifth-lowest odds on DraftKings, behind Schauffele, Scheffler, Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau. That makes Theegala even more enticing, as he has the game to not only hang in, but earn the title.

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Published May 18, 2024|Modified May 18, 2024

JIM STRACKA

Jim Stracka is currently serving as the President of StrackaLine and Golf Intelligence. StrackaLine provides greens and yardage guides for every course in the world. Golf Intelligence provides GPS, elevation, and scorecard data for other golf technology companies. Stracka has also held executive roles in various companies in the golf industry.