The Herd with Colin Cowherd Go Low - PGA Championship 2026 Predictions & Best Bets: Cameron Young to WIN, Scottie vs Rory
May 14, 2026
A betting preview for the PGA Championship with a bold pick on Cameron Young to win. Discussion of a potential Scottie vs Rory showdown and course setup at Aronimink. Analysis of pressure on Bryson and Jon Rahm amid LIV uncertainty. Strategy talk on futures, top-10 targets, and weekend betting cards.
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Fan Memory Walking Aronimink With Justin Leonard
- John recalls attending an Aronimink PGA event years ago following Justin Leonard and Nick Watney, praising the course as 'pure.'
- He describes parking struggles and walking holes with his brother, giving a fan's perspective on the venue's charm.
Distance Has Transformed Major Course Strategy
- Modern equipment and player distance have changed tournament dynamics; shots that once required long irons are now mid- or short-irons, altering course defense.
- Middlecoff contrasts past Tiger-era play with today's 340-yard drivers and how that affects course setup.
Bryson And Rahm Add Off-Course Drama To The Major
- Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm carry extra narrative weight because of LIV/contract issues and recent poor major form.
- Middlecoff highlights Bryson's public comments and Rahm's complicated LIV contract as storylines affecting viewer interest and uncertainty.