2026 PGA Championship picks, odds: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm among nine who can catch leader Alex Smalley

At the 2026 PGA Championship, Alex Smalley holds the lead heading into a pivotal round, with high-profile contenders including Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm among nine players considered capable of catching him. CBS Sports has published picks and odds analyzing the field's chances against the current leader. Notably, only twice since 2000 has the final pairing at the PGA Championship featured players without a PGA Tour win.