Andy Lack maintained that Bryson DeChambeau remains a live outright for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont despite his late stumble at Quail Hollow. Lack was "incredibly impressed" by how DeChambeau leveraged his massive carry distance on rain-soaked fairways while still handling the event’s unexpectedly firm greens—conditions he believes Oakmont will replicate. Because that soft-fairway/firm-green recipe maximizes Bryson’s ball-speed edge and improved distance control, Lack is keeping DeChambeau on his futures card at the current 22-1 number before it shortens with another strong showing.

McDonald highlighted Bryson DeChambeau as a sneaky ceiling play because Quail Hollow’s rain-softened, 7,600-plus-yard layout puts a premium on raw power. On the redesigned 16th, players now face a bunker that requires roughly 330 yards of carry; DeChambeau is one of the few who can clear it and leave a short iron while most of the field lays back and hits seven-woods. Patrick expects the soft fairways to accentuate that gap, projecting Bryson to pick up multiple strokes off the tee over four rounds. He recommends targeting DeChambeau in DFS showdown slates and adding him to top-10 and top-20 betting markets.

For bettors on BetR or Underdog, Polzin endorsed Bryson DeChambeau UNDER 71.5 Round-1 strokes, effectively banking on a sub-par opening 71 or better. The course scoring average is projected at 71.5, but Polzin expects Bryson to outperform that number given his recent ball-striking resurgence and the advantage his power provides in softer conditions. While he conceded the pick is ‘a little interesting’ because the line equals the projected average, he believes Bryson’s current form tilts the probability toward the under.

Mike McClure said Bryson DeChambeau remains the only member of the Big Three still priced close to his true odds. McClure’s SportsLine simulations make all three elite players roughly 7-to-1—Scheffler 7.19, McIlroy 7.54, DeChambeau 7.55—yet books have Bryson at +700 after opening at +1400 on Sunday. That move chopped his number in half, but Bryson is still the single closest to fair value while Scottie sits at +400 and Rory +450. McClure stressed that the trio soaks up roughly 40 % of the tournament’s total win equity, so squeezing any edge is critical. Because Bryson’s market number now aligns almost perfectly with his modeled win rate, McClure views him as the only justifiable short-odds outright and applauded anyone who locked in the earlier 14-1 or 10-1 tickets.

Pat Perry said Bryson DeChambeau is the one top-tier name he is actually betting right now because the market is still hanging +950 to 11-1 while Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have been pushed to the mid-4s. Perry argued that number is at least two points too long when you consider Bryson’s major-championship resume—four top-5 finishes in his last six PGA Championships and U.S. Opens combined—and the way Quail Hollow magnifies his biggest weapon. DeChambeau is coming in scorching hot after a LIV win in Korea and a runner-up in Mexico, and he leads that circuit in ball speed and strokes-gained off the tee. Perry added that if Bryson were still teeing it up on the PGA TOUR every week the books would probably open him alongside Rory in the +700 range. Because the price discount exists strictly due to league optics, Perry is making Bryson his first outright ticket and a DFS core play for lineups that start with a bomber.

Bo McBrayer called Bryson DeChambeau the only player capable of derailing Rory’s five-peat and recommended an outright at +900/+950. McBrayer stressed that Quail Hollow’s 7,626-yard setup and rain-softened fairways demand elite, aggressive driving—DeChambeau’s wheelhouse. Bryson ranks first in the field in total driving and, according to McBrayer, owns a "very underrated" short game that will separate him if conditions firm up late in the week. Recent form is red-hot: finishes of 1st, 2nd, 6th and 5th in his last four majors and T8/T4 in his two most recent Wells Fargos before joining LIV. McBrayer added that DeChambeau’s current strokes-gained profile is superior even to Scottie Scheffler’s, making the +900 number a premium price for bettors.

Wes Reynolds said Bryson DeChambeau is his top outright at Quail Hollow at +950 (DraftKings). DeChambeau leads the world in driving distance (331.6 yards last 36 rounds) yet ranks 7th on LIV for driving accuracy, a combo Reynolds believes is tailor-made for a 7,626-yard track that demands aggressive tee balls with little fairway penalty. The tout highlighted Bryson’s major record on similar long, classical venues: wins at Winged Foot and Pinehurst, runner-up at last year’s PGA (Valhalla), 4th at Oak Hill in 2023, plus 5th and 6th in the last two Masters. He just won the LIV Korea event, showing form, and owns strong Quail Hollow history (4th in 2018 Wells Fargo, 9th in 2021). Reynolds framed the pick as a redemption narrative after Bryson faded at Augusta.

Brandon Gdula said Bryson DeChambeau is the one elite he would consider backing, but only if the outright price drifts to +900 or longer. Gdula argued that Quail Hollow’s forecast—soaked fairways and virtually no rollout—exaggerates the premium on pure carry distance, an area where DeChambeau leads the entire field by 0.30 strokes over the next-best driver, gaining 1.56 strokes off-the-tee per round over his last 50 rounds (adjusted for LIV strength via DataGolf). He also cited Bryson’s improved major resume and excellent Quail Hollow form (4th and T9 in his two most recent starts) as proof he can capitalize. However, the current +700 number is “top dollar,” reflecting heavy early action; at that price Gdula prefers to wait, noting that a wet setup already generated significant liability for books, so a re-lengthening to +850 or +900 is the only spot he will fire.

Blake Krass said Bryson DeChambeau is under-priced at +2200 to be Thursday’s first-round leader. DeChambeau has finished T6 or better in four of his last five majors (T6 2024 Masters, 2nd 2024 PGA, 1st 2024 U.S. Open, T5 2025 Masters) and just won the LIV Korea event. Quail Hollow favors length and drivers will be pulled on nearly every tee; Krass noted "almost nobody hits it further and straighter than DeChambeau." The bomber has two prior top-10 finishes at the course in Wells Fargo starts and should be able to reach every par 5 in two shots and have wedges into the par 4s. His around-the-green play is “incredibly underrated,” which gives him multiple scoring paths if the putter cooperates. With only Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy shorter in the outright market yet a noticeable odds gap for FRL, Krass believes the combination of elite recent form, perfect course fit, and soft price creates strong betting value on DeChambeau to pace the field after Round 1.

Pat Mayo said Bryson DeChambeau is the outright bet to make at +950 because his unique combination of distance and historically reliable putting plays perfectly at Quail Hollow. Mayo reminded readers that Bryson has appeared in four straight final pairings spanning LIV events and Augusta, finally converting the win at LIV Korea. DeChambeau owns four top-6 finishes in his last five majors and three top-4s in the past four PGA Championships, giving him the best recent major resume outside Scottie Scheffler. Mayo also pointed to data showing Bryson gains more strokes on the greens than Scottie or Rory, an edge he believes will separate him if his irons are merely average. With DeChambeau more than double the price of Rory and Scottie, Mayo views the number as a market mistake on a player built to overpower a long, wet Quail Hollow.

DeChambeau is 20-1 to be first-round leader, a number DaSilva loves because Bryson historically starts fast in majors. He opened with 66 to lead the 2023 PGA and was solo first after Round 1 of the 2024 Masters, then tied fifth after the first round at Augusta this year. When the driver is dialed, he can shoot mid-60s before the course firms up for everyone else, making the longshot FRL prop enticing.

DaSilva endorsed Bryson DeChambeau at +188 for a top-five finish, pointing to his elite driving distance and recent spike with the putter—two skills that Quail Hollow historically rewards. Even with “off” irons at Augusta, DeChambeau still tied for fifth after a rough Sunday, illustrating how high his floor is when the driver is working. If his approach play rebounds even slightly, DaSilva thinks DeChambeau can bully the course and contend all week.

Guy Boston called Bryson DeChambeau the best option once you move past Rory and Scottie. He stressed that Quail Hollow rewards Bryson’s biggest edges: massive distance (weighted 10 % in the model), elite strokes-gained off-the-tee (20 %), and strong 200-plus-yard approach play. Boston added that Bryson’s short-game woes appear fixed after he routinely got up-and-down at Augusta before a late Masters stumble. With the course playing even longer than 2017 and Bryson gaining heavily in both carry distance and 225-yard proximity, Boston sees outright and each-way value on the LIV star at current mid-teens pricing.

Spencer Aguiar said Bryson DeChambeau is a clear value bet after the market drifted from 16-1 last week to 14-1 and opened Monday at 11-1, while his own model makes DeChambeau an 8-1 favorite. Aguiar stressed that Quail Hollow massively rewards carry distance and club-head speed—41% of approaches come from 200+ yards and wet Friday/Saturday weather will stretch the course even more. Bryson ranks near the very top of the field in those power metrics and should benefit from the overseeded, purer Bermuda greens that increase the putting spike he showed earlier this season. With sportsbooks allocating outsized hold to heavy favorites, Aguiar believes bettors gain the biggest edge by grabbing DeChambeau at any double-digit number.

Josh Schrock pivoted to Bryson DeChambeau at +1050 after initially eyeing Rory, noting Bryson has been a "fixture" on recent major leaderboards. Schrock believes Quail’s generous corridors reward his aggressive, cutting-corners style, and after coughing up leads in Miami, Augusta and Mexico before winning in Korea, he views Bryson as battle-hardened for another major bid.

Maddi MacClurg made Bryson DeChambeau her outright at +1050 after his recent LIV Golf Korea victory. She stressed Quail Hollow’s design invites aggressive, carry-heavy lines that only Bryson’s 350-yard missiles can fully exploit. If his irons stay dialed — they were top-10 in greens-in-regulation during the Korea win — MacClurg believes his unmatched power combo will overwhelm the field.

Mike McClure recommended locking Bryson DeChambeau into PGA Championship lineups at $11,500 on DraftKings and $11,400 on FanDuel. DeChambeau has been a major-championship machine over the last two seasons: T5 at this year’s Masters, a win at the U.S. Open, a runner-up at last year’s PGA, and three top-4 finishes in his last four PGA Championships overall. His only blemish in that stretch was a missed cut at The Open. McClure noted DeChambeau’s first PGA Championship start at Quail Hollow produced a respectable T33 when he was still raw; now, with two majors on the resume and a dialed-in driver, the 31-year-old brings both floor and upside that the model loves for DFS tournaments and cash games alike.

Murphy noted that ChatGPT slots Bryson DeChambeau third at +950. Supporting metrics: recent LIV Golf Korea victory, runner-up at the Masters, average driving distance 328 yards (top-3 worldwide) and strokes-gained off-the-tee plus 1.05 over his last five starts. Quail Hollow’s length (7,600-plus yards) rewards his power, and firmer May fairways will leave him short irons into the par-5s, creating eagle chances. The AI model factored in his improved wedge proximity (ranked 14th in the past three months) as evidence he can convert power into scoring.

At $11,500 and +1200 odds, Bryson DeChambeau is Hochberg’s favorite GPP alternative to the top two. The LIV star “hasn’t lost his fastball,” finishing 2nd at last year’s PGA and winning the 2024 U.S. Open. He’s improved at traditionally tricky Augusta, signaling a more complete short-game. Quail Hollow’s nine par-4s over 450 yards plus three reachable par-5s set up for his power blueprint. Nearly $2K cheaper than Scheffler with triple the betting odds, Hochberg views Bryson as mis-priced tournament leverage.

Ben Fawkes suggested sprinkling a stake on Bryson DeChambeau at 11-1. DeChambeau was just two shots off the 54-hole lead at Augusta before a final-round 75 dropped him to fifth, but Fawkes sees that performance — paired with his uptick in driving distance and iron control since switching back to a more traditional length set — as confirmation his game is major-ready again. Quail Hollow features three par-5s reachable only for the Tour’s longest hitters, giving DeChambeau a potential scoring edge. Fawkes believes the betting public is still skeptical after Bryson’s 2024 struggles, making 11-1 a fair price on his ceiling.

Mike McClure said Bryson DeChambeau should be near the top of One and Done cards for the 2025 PGA Championship. McClure pointed to DeChambeau’s scorching major résumé over the past 12 months: a U.S. Open win, three top-6 finishes in four 2024 majors, and a T-5 effort at the 2025 Masters. The 31-year-old’s ability to post huge paydays in the biggest purses dovetails perfectly with OAD scoring, and his outright price of +1000 shows sportsbooks view him as a legitimate win threat at Quail Hollow. McClure’s proprietary simulation model—which is up almost $9,000 on best bets since 2020 and has nailed 14 majors entering the weekend—spits out DeChambeau as one of its highest equity plays, making him McClure’s featured OAD selection this week.

DaSilva advised jumping on DeChambeau at +850 even after his odds tumbled from +1400. Quail Hollow’s 7,600-plus yards and trio of 200-yard par-3s suit Bryson’s power-first strategy. He posted T9 and T4 results in his last two Wells Fargo starts here (2021, 2018) and arrives fresh off a victory in a LIV Korea stop two weeks ago. If his approach play stabilizes, DaSilva believes the combination of recent win equity and perfect course fit makes him one of the most likely champions.

Cam Stewart locked in Bryson DeChambeau TOP-10 at +105 as his Gold pick, saying it feels like an "automatic cash." Stewart echoed the bomber-friendly narrative: 190-mph ball speed, towering high-spin wedges, and receptive greens make Valhalla tailor-made for Bryson. He already holds outright tickets but views the plus-money top-10 as a safety net, pointing out that even a runner-up finish pays the same as a win on this prop. With DeChambeau’s recent major form (T6 at Augusta, runner-up at last year’s PGA) and a projected winning score around −14, Stewart thinks bettors are essentially being paid to insure the upside they already expect.

Matt Vincenzi said he is more confident in Bryson DeChambeau than any golf bet he has ever made. He grabbed tickets at 14-to-18-1 and has been tacking on exposure through money-line parlays. The reasoning: Bryson’s length and high-ball flight set up perfectly for a PGA Championship expected to play soft after multiple days of rain, much like Valhalla last year where bombers thrived. Vincenzi compared the situation to Rory McIlroy’s obvious win at Augusta, noting that sometimes the chalk simply hits. A projected winning score around −14 further favors players who can overpower a wet track, and Bryson has already shown major-winning form since bulking back up.

Jim Sannes labeled Bryson DeChambeau the first click after the Scheffler-McIlroy tier, preferring him to Xander Schauffele despite only a $100 FanDuel salary gap. Sannes conceded Bryson’s irons were "pretty rough" at Augusta, costing him a chance to win, but pointed out the rebound at LIV Korea where DeChambeau gained 1.27 strokes per round on approach and 2.40 off the tee, good for 3.67 strokes of ball-striking dominance en route to victory. That surge, combined with his 189-mph ball speed and 25-yard distance edge on the field, makes Quail Hollow’s 7,626-yard layout “tailor-made” for Bryson’s game. Sannes projects DeChambeau for an 8% outright win probability—better than Xander’s 6%—while ownership projections have Bryson only modestly higher, cementing him as the superior DFS tournament play. He is comfortable pairing Bryson with Rory in stars-and-scrubs builds or using him as the lone stud when paying up for balanced mid-range pieces.

Jim Sannes revealed he grabbed Bryson DeChambeau at 10-to-1 early in the week but can no longer recommend a wager now that books have shortened him to 7-to-1. While DeChambeau’s 189-mph ball speed and top-3 ranking in strokes gained off the tee over the past 50 rounds make him a textbook Quail Hollow fit, Sannes stressed that the new number offers little edge when bettors still have to beat co-favorites Scheffler and McIlroy. His process requires at least double-digit odds before investing in a bomber-only thesis; at 7-to-1, DeChambeau’s implied win probability (12.5%) now exceeds his projection. The tout’s advice: hold existing 10-to-1 tickets but pass on any price shorter than 9-to-1 and pivot to Xander Schauffele or other double-digit names instead.

Pat Mayo said Bryson DeChambeau remains his favorite outright even after the number crashed from 18-1 to as low as 9-1. Mayo emphasized that Quail Hollow demands driving distance and rewards high-ball flight into firm greens—exactly Bryson’s calling card. DeChambeau ranks second in the entire field in driving distance over the past 24 measured rounds and has been in the final Sunday pairing at every stroke-play event he has entered this season, including Augusta, Doral and the LIV event in South Korea. Mayo also pointed to Bryson’s proven course history—T4 in 2018 and T9 in 2021 at Quail—as evidence the setup is already ‘venue-proof’ for him. With rain in the early-week forecast expected to soften landing areas and lengthen the course, Mayo thinks the bomber advantage only grows. He urged bettors to grab any double-digit price still hanging before the market bottoms out, calling it the most popular major outright he has ever seen.

Kalland labeled Bryson DeChambeau—10-1 on DraftKings—as one of only three players (with Rory and Scottie) operating clearly inside golf’s top tier. While Rahm has regressed on LIV, Bryson has flourished, repeatedly sticking himself on major leaderboards over the past two seasons. The big unknown is how he rebounds after fading on Augusta’s second nine, but Quail Hollow’s length and demanding par-5s should accentuate his biggest edge. Even if bettors ultimately favor another player outright, Kalland insists having Bryson tickets for a Sunday sweat enhances the entertainment value and delivers a strong chance at cashing.

Polzin reiterated his long-held stance that most LIV players are fades— citing data showing they finish roughly seven spots worse in majors than on the LIV circuit— but carved out an exception for Bryson DeChambeau. Despite the league-wide dip, Bryson remains a fixture on leaderboards at the big four, and Polzin plans to "be on him naturally" this week. DeChambeau’s combination of elite total driving (critical after Quail Hollow was lengthened by roughly 70 yards) and proven major performance offsets the generic LIV penalty Polzin applies in his rankings. While he stops short of labeling Bryson a core play, Polzin is comfortable mixing the former U.S. Open champ into DFS builds and outright cards at any number 25-1 or longer.

Shane Bacon declared Bryson DeChambeau his outright pick to win, adding a new wrinkle to the earlier bomber-friendly analysis. Bacon argued Quail Hollow’s two decades of ShotLink stats give Bryson and his analytics-heavy team more actionable information than they get at any other major. That trove allows DeChambeau to model optimal sight-lines, dial in lay-up numbers and fine-tune approach trajectories in a way that simply isn’t possible at data-light venues like The Open. Layer that strategy advantage on top of DeChambeau’s current 195-mph ball speed and the "obscene" putting numbers he’s posted here—Bacon referenced the +1.75 SG/putting per round Bryson averaged in his two prior Quail starts—and Bacon believes even 50 percent of that putting form will be enough to separate him this week. The soft, rain-soaked fairways only amplify Bryson’s carry-distance edge, and the receptive greens reward his towering iron ball flight. Bacon recommended betting Bryson outright, anchoring DFS captain slots, and sprinkling round-by-round matchup bets that fade shorter hitters who can’t leverage the same ShotLink-driven game plan.

Patrick McDonald doubled down on his Bryson DeChambeau exposure after hearing Justin Ray’s numbers. DeChambeau has finished T10 or better in both of his previous Quail Hollow starts (2018, 2021) while averaging a ridiculous +1.75 strokes-gained putting per round. During those eight rounds he holed 64 percent of his putts from 10–15 feet—more than double the field’s 28 percent conversion rate. McDonald argued that combining that proven Quail eye with Bryson’s current 195-mph ball speed and top-3 ranking in major-championship strokes gained makes him a slam-dunk outright and top-10 bet. He advised locking in tickets at 14-to-1 or better and using Bryson as a DFS captain in bomber-plus-hot-putter builds.

Patrick McDonald argued that the 2–3 inches of rain forecast through Wednesday make Quail Hollow an ideal venue for Bryson DeChambeau. With the course playing every bit of its listed 7,558 yards, DeChambeau’s ability to launch 195-mph ball-speed drives that carry 325 yards negates the added back tees at 9 and 17. McDonald noted Bryson leads LIV in strokes-gained/off-the-tee this season, is top-3 in driving distance on both major tours, and ranks top-5 in major championship SG since 2023. The thick, receptive greens also reward his towering approach trajectories, allowing him to fire at tucked pins while shorter hitters will be coming in with long-irons. McDonald recommended placing outright bets at anything 14-1 or longer and using Bryson as a core DFS play in bomber-friendly lineups, labeling him the co-favorite with Rory if the rain continues.

Patrick McDonald said Bryson DeChambeau should be treated as a top-three outright at Valhalla because the course is expected to play long and wet — conditions that let Bryson lean on his 190-plus mph ball speed and continue hitting driver on lines nobody else can take. McDonald conceded DeChambeau’s iron play has been mediocre for most of 2025, but pointed out that Bryson gained over six strokes on approach during last month’s South Korea event. If that spike in proximity turns out to be a trend and not a blip, McDonald believes Bryson could run away from the field the same way he separated at Winged Foot in 2020, making plus-1800 outright numbers and any matchup versus shorter hitters attractive bets.

Iain MacMillan said Bryson DeChambeau is his preferred outright bet at +1200, arguing the Quail Hollow setup rewards elite length off the tee. DeChambeau leads the planet in true strokes gained off the tee at +1.97 per round, +0.8 better than second-place Rory McIlroy per DataGolf. His approach play is trending up as well—he gained +1.27 strokes per round with his irons en route to a win at LIV Korea after contending at the Masters. DeChambeau has positive course history, finishing solo 4th at the 2018 Wells Fargo and T9 in 2021 on the same track. MacMillan believes that combination of fit, recent ball-striking, and the 12-1 number offers far more value than the shorter odds on Scottie Scheffler or McIlroy.

Ryan Hannable highlighted Bryson DeChambeau as a sneaky outright because, despite limited OWGR points on LIV, he still ranks No. 3 on Data Golf and checks every historical box that has produced seven of the last 10 PGA champions: top-21 ranking, top-20 in previous start, prior PGA top-10, and a recent major top-10. Hannable noted Bryson’s current form, particularly his improved driving accuracy and top-10 showing at the last major, and said his longer odds relative to Scheffler and McIlroy create value for bettors focusing on trend-validated contenders.

Len Hochberg said Bryson DeChambeau is one of the few studs he will build DFS line-ups around and is even his preferred one-and-done play. Hochberg reminded listeners that DeChambeau finished runner-up at last year’s PGA Championship, then captured the U.S. Open, the two length-heavy majors that best showcase his power. Quail Hollow’s 7,600-yard card plus 2.75-inch rough should still leave Bryson hitting wedges into the large greens because of his 190-mph ball speed. He noted Bryson was firmly in the hunt at the Masters until the back-nine Sunday fade and has since added another LIV victory in South Korea. The combination of elite recent form, perfect course fit, and extra motivation for a LIV player makes Hochberg confident DeChambeau will be on TV late Sunday and worth both DFS exposure and outright tickets.

Haslbauer ranked Bryson DeChambeau No. 2 in his Quail Hollow model and labeled him the premier value behind the two co-favorites. DeChambeau leads the field in Driving Distance, sits inside the top-10 in weighted proximity from 175+ yards, and is one of only seven players who grade out above average in every key correlated stat (Opportunities Gained, SG:Tee-to-Green, Bogey Avoidance, etc.). He already owns positive strokes-gained history at Quail and rates top-5 in SG:Total across the last 36 major-championship rounds. With rain in the early-week forecast expected to soften the 7,626-yard layout, Haslbauer believes Bryson’s carry distance and aggressive par-5 approach give him win equity at longer odds than Scheffler or McIlroy and make him a slate-breaking DFS option.

Paulie said Bryson DeChambeau is a must-bet at 14/1 to win the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. He noted Bryson ranks top-15 on Tour in both driving distance and putting, the two stats he believes will decide this major because the layout features nine par-4s of 449+ yards, three par-5s reachable in two, and quick, sloped greens that create a high volume of putts inside 15 feet. DeChambeau’s major resume since 2020—two wins and seven top-6 finishes in 19 starts—reinforces his big-stage comfort. Narrowing the sample to majors that reward power (U.S. Open and PGA), Bryson has five top-4s and two victories in just nine starts. Paulie expects the 14/1 number to shorten to roughly 10/1 by Thursday, so he urged bettors to lock it in early.

Paulie said Bryson DeChambeau is undervalued at 14/1 because Quail Hollow rewards exactly what Bryson does best—driving distance and streaky putting. DeChambeau ranks top-15 on TOUR in both metrics, and since 2020 he owns two major titles and seven top-6 finishes in just 19 major starts. Narrow that to his two best set-ups, the U.S. Open and PGA Championship, and Bryson boasts five top-4s—including two wins—in nine tries. With two drivable par 4s and three reachable par 5s on the card, Paulie expects bombers with a hot putter to separate. He anticipates Bryson’s price will tighten to roughly 10/1 by Thursday and recommends locking in the 14/1 now.

Josh Schrock pivoted to Bryson DeChambeau at +1050 after initially eyeing Rory. Schrock noted Bryson had squandered chances in Miami, Augusta, and Mexico before breaking through in Korea, proving the form is real. He called Quail Hollow an ideal DeChambeau playground and emphasized Bryson's consistent major-championship presence over the past year. For a longer shot, Schrock also mentioned Shane Lowry at +5000.

Maddi MacClurg took Bryson DeChambeau at +1050 after his recent LIV Golf Korea victory. She said Quail Hollow specifically rewards length off the tee and no one leverages power like Bryson. The layout tempts players to take aggressive lines—something DeChambeau relishes—and pays off those who execute. If his irons stay dialed, MacClurg believes Bryson converts that driving edge into a Wanamaker trophy.

Tom Jacobs said Bryson DeChambeau is a must-back at 11/1 each-way (Paddy Power 10 places) for the 2025 PGA Championship. Jacobs pointed to DeChambeau’s outrageous run in U.S.-based majors: 6th, 2nd, 1st and 5th across the last four, with the runner-up coming in this tournament a year ago. Since a mildly disappointing Sunday at Augusta, Bryson has finished 2nd at LIV Golf Mexico and won LIV Golf Korea, giving him four straight events where he played in the final pairing. Quail Hollow course history backs the case as well—4th and 9th in two subsequent Wells Fargo starts after a learning-curve 33rd in the 2017 PGA. Jacobs emphasized that recent major performance is his top indicator, and DeChambeau checks every box while ranking among the biggest hitters—an edge if the Charlotte layout plays soft. Until the form dips, Jacobs plans to keep riding Bryson in every major.

Iain MacMillan called Bryson DeChambeau the best value on the PGA Championship outright board at +1100. He pointed out that Quail Hollow favors bombers and DeChambeau, along with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, is "one of the three best drivers on the planet." DataGolf’s true strokes-gained tee-to-green numbers over the past six months back that up, with DeChambeau ranking third behind only Scheffler and McIlroy. Unlike those two, however, DeChambeau’s odds are more than double, giving bettors a superior payout for virtually the same statistical profile. MacMillan also emphasized DeChambeau’s red-hot form after winning last weekend’s LIV event in Korea, saying the American is peaking at exactly the right time for Quail Hollow.

Dom Cintorino plans to start his betting card with Bryson DeChambeau at roughly 14-1. He noted that Bryson’s recently ‘cranked’ driver is producing video-game numbers—longer AND straighter than anyone on LIV—and he just converted that form into a win on the Saudi circuit. Quail Hollow stretches past 7,500 yards and historically rewards elite drivers, so Dom believes Bryson’s length/accuracy combo is perfectly tailored for the setup. Add in a perceived chip on his shoulder after fading on Masters Sunday and Dom argues Bryson should be priced closer to 8–10-1 alongside Rory and Scottie, making the current 14-1 a strong value.

Steve Bamford said Bryson DeChambeau is his headline bet at 11/1 each-way for the 2025 PGA Championship because Quail Hollow rewards the two things Bryson is doing best right now – driving it miles and keeping it in play. DeChambeau has ranked 1st in Total Driving in five of his last six LIV/PGA starts while still finishing no worse than 7th in SG Tee-to-Green during that stretch. Bamford pointed to Bryson’s major résumé on long classical tracks (wins at Winged Foot and Pinehurst No. 2, runner-up at Valhalla, 4th at Oak Hill and Harding Park) as proof he flourishes in PGA of America and USGA setups. Early-week rain should leave Quail Hollow soft for the first two rounds, giving the Californian an even bigger advantage with the driver. Bryson also owns two top-10s in his last two appearances at Quail Hollow and ranks 5th in cumulative SG there among players with multiple starts. Although ten of his career wins came on Bent/Poa greens, Bamford reminded readers that three of them – including the 2024 U.S. Open – were on Bermudagrass, the same Champion Bermuda the field will see this week. Combining elite recent form (4-7-2-1 across his last four events), a lengthened 7,626-yard par-71 layout that demands power, and a proven upward trend in recent PGA Championships (T4-T4-2), Bamford labeled DeChambeau a must-back outright and each-way play.

Matt Gannon ranked Bryson DeChambeau second in the top salary tier, citing jaw-dropping LIV numbers: Bryson is hammering drives both longer and straighter than ever, to the point Gannon joked the Krank driver could get banned. On a course where length is mandatory and most approaches come from long-iron distances, that tee-box dominance gives Bryson massive ceiling. Gannon views him as the primary tournament pivot off Rory with realistic win equity.

Barry Plummer recommended Bryson DeChambeau at +1100, noting bettors get double Rory McIlroy’s price for similarly strong upside. Over the last 12 months DeChambeau ranks 1st in driving distance, 1st in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, and 4th in SG: Total. He arrives off a win at LIV Golf Korea and a T2 in Mexico, indicating peak form. Plummer highlighted that Bryson narrowly missed lifting the Wanamaker at Valhalla last year; combined with his statistical dominance, he sees the two-time U.S. Open champ poised to grab the second leg of a career Grand Slam.