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GOLF · 7 months ago

2025 PGA Championship 1st Round Leader Betting Trends

Sportsgrid Staff

Host · Writer

As the 2025 PGA Championship approaches, BetMGM bettors are zeroing in on the First Round Leader market with aggressive movement on some intriguing names. The action reflects early confidence in players with both elite pedigree and recent momentum, including Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and a surging longshot in Keith Mitchell. Here’s a breakdown of how the board has shifted and which names are causing the biggest exposure concerns for the sportsbook.

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PGA Championship 1st Round Leader

Line Movement (opening to current)

  • Bryson DeChambeau +2200 to +2000
  • Keith Mitchell +9000 to +6600

Bryson DeChambeau has shortened from +2200 to +2000, reflecting growing belief that he can start fast, especially after finishing second at last year’s PGA Championship and a strong run on the LIV Tour.

Keith Mitchell, one of the tournament’s biggest movers, has surged from a distant +9000 to +6600 after a runner-up finish at the Corales Puntacana Championship and a strong stretch that includes 11 made cuts in 12 starts this season.

DeChambeau is attracting attention as a big-stage performer, while Mitchell’s recent form and sleeper status make him a popular longshot flyer.

Highest Ticket%

  • Scottie Scheffler 21.2%
  • Rory McIlroy 14.3%
  • Bryson DeChambeau 13.5%

Scheffler’s elite consistency makes him a natural fit for first-round leader bets, while Rory McIlroy’s win at The Masters and strong starts this season continue to inspire public confidence. DeChambeau remains a flashy play with a high upside, drawing attention from bettors chasing considerable early value.

Highest Handle%

  • Scottie Scheffler 22.4%
  • Bryson DeChambeau 15.4%
  • Rory McIlroy 14.7%

Scheffler once again leads the way, showing both high bet count and high dollar amounts. The sharp money also follows DeChambeau and McIlroy, indicating that bettors with deeper pockets are aligned with public interest.

Biggest Liabilities

  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Bryson DeChambeau
  • Rory McIlroy

All three players combine public popularity with legitimate fast-start potential. BetMGM could be in for a rough opening payout if any of them top the leaderboard after Thursday.

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