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There's an abundance of compelling storylines surrounding the 2026 PGA Championship this week at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, is a +440 favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook after finishing solo second in each of his last three starts. Back-to-back Masters winner, Rory McIlroy, is next on the odds board at +850, followed by Cameron Young at +1200.

With so many in-form players capable of winning, there will be plenty of interest from bettors seeking value. So if you're wondering whether or not you can bet on the PGA Championship, that depends on which state you're in and how old you are. Let's run through all of those considerations, plus some reminders of how to do so responsibly if you decide to bet on the tournament this week.

Can I bet on the PGA Championship in Pennsylvania?

Yes, anyone who is physically located in Pennsylvania can bet on the PGA Championship as long as they are 21+ years old and not prohibited from doing so (due to their profession, affiliations or other preventative factors). Betting on golf is regularly available on all major sportsbook platforms in Pennsylvania, and there are hundreds of wagering options for this week's event outside Philadelphia.

Who else can bet on golf in the United States?

Location considerations

• ONLINE/MOBILE SPORTS BETTING: Pennsylvania is one of 31 states across the country that have legalized online sports wagering, allowing bettors to place wagers from their computers and/or cellphones. The other locations include: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wyoming.
• IN-PERSON RETAIL SPORTS BETTING: Some states only offer in-person betting at approved retail locations. Those include Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin. Some of these states have not formally passed sports betting legislation, but tribes are permitted to offer retail options on their reservation lands.
• NO SPORTS BETTING PERMITTED: You cannot bet on the PGA Championship or any other sports legally if you’re located in Alabama, Alaska, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas or Utah.

Age minimums

Prospective bettors must follow the age rules set by the state in which they are located. Most states, including Pennsylvania, require a person to be 21+ years old to wager on sports. A handful of locations have a minimum age of 18, such as Kentucky, Montana, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., and Wyoming.

Five tips for gambling responsibly on the PGA Championship

With the growing excitement ahead of this year’s second major championship, now is a good time to review some Responsible Gaming tips to ensure that sports betting remains a casual form of entertainment and does not impact your life in any negative ways. Here are a few tips that you should always keep in mind.

• Never chase losses by betting more to try to win back what was lost. Doing so can quickly result in compounding losses, reaching levels that may impact your financial wellbeing.

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