Tom Jacobs called 100/1 each-way (Sky Bet 8 places) on Justin Rose a clear value play. Despite withdrawing ill from the Truist Championship, Rose has finished 6th or better in three of the last four majors—including near misses at the 2024 Open and 2025 Masters. His PGA Championship resume since 2020 is even stronger: four top-10s and a lone 13th, layered on top of earlier top-5s in 2012 and 2015. Although he missed the cut at Quail Hollow in 2017, he boasts three career top-5s (two top-3s) at the course in Wells Fargo play. At 44, the window is narrowing, but Jacobs believes Rose has geared his entire schedule toward majors and next year’s Ryder Cup, making last week’s WD more precautionary than alarming. Course comfort, recent major pedigree, and a triple-digit number convince Jacobs the Englishman still has one more Sunday run in him.

Tom Jacobs recommended Shane Lowry at 35/1 each-way (Betfair 12 places), noting a torrent of high-end results against elite fields. Lowry owns two runner-ups in Signature Events this season—Pebble Beach (behind Rory McIlroy) and last week’s Truist Championship, plus a 7th at the Arnold Palmer where he led through 36 holes. He sat inside the top six entering Masters Sunday before sliding to 42nd, a rare blemish during a run that also includes 18th at Harbour Town and solid play with McIlroy at the Zurich. Historically, Lowry has landed inside the top-12 in five of his last seven PGA Championships, showing he travels well to this major even without monster length. Jacobs concedes soft conditions could favor bombers but points to 2017 runner-up Patrick Reed as evidence short hitters can thrive at Quail Hollow. Lowry ranks 3rd in Strokes Gained Tee-to-Green this season, so Jacobs is betting the putter cooperates for a Sunday run.

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.

For a 45/1 outsider Jacobs likes Ryder/Hoey. Ryder ranks 3rd in SG: Putting and is 10‑for‑10 in cuts made this season with two top‑16s, having led after round one in four of his last five starts (opened with a 63 last week). He finished 3rd in this event two years ago with Doc Redman. Hoey supplies the tee‑to‑green pop, sitting 1st in Total Driving and 6th in SG: Tee‑to‑Green while coming off 11th and 12th in his last three starts. Jacobs believes Ryder’s hot putter plus Hoey’s driving can mask their inconsistency and push them into contention, making the 6‑place each‑way ticket attractive at long odds.

Jacobs’ each‑way play is Higgo/Fox at 28/1. Higgo arrives red‑hot after winning the Corales, placing 12th in Puerto Rico, and finishing 3rd on the Korn Ferry Tour, all in the last month. With a fresh two‑year PGA Tour exemption he can swing freely. The duo finished 4th here last year despite Higgo entering off a missed cut, so the upside is obvious. Fox is trending again—T20 at the Players and T15 Houston where he started Sunday in 3rd—after opening his season with a 10th in Dubai. Both are long off the tee and capable of going ultra‑low in four‑ball sessions. Jacobs expects the confidence boost for Higgo and Fox’s recent ball‑striking to translate into an even better finish than 2024.

Tom Jacobs labeled Horschel/Hoge his “Banker” at 25/1 each‑way (6 places, Sky Bet). Horschel is a TPC Louisiana specialist—victory here as an individual, another win once the event switched to pairs, and a runner‑up finish with Sam Burns. Hoge carries the hotter recent form: four straight top‑18 finishes, three top‑5s, and a career‑best 14th at the Masters thanks to elite iron play. Horschel has flashed life too (4th Valspar, 27th RBC Heritage) and is known for clutch putting on these bermuda greens. Jacobs thinks Horschel’s course knowledge plus Hoge’s current ball‑striking ceiling gives them a real chance to claim a third title for Horschel and deliver place money at worst.