19% — Will Ludvig Aberg lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship
Kalshi 14% · 17 contracts · $756 volume · low confidence
Updated 2026-05-03 19:24:10 UTC

Why this matters:
This market asks whether Ludvig Aberg will hold the lead after 54 holes in the PGA Championship. At 27%, the probability reflects Aberg as a credible contender but not a favorite. The assessment likely factors his recent form on the PGA Tour, his track record in major championships, and the competitive field. The market suggests he faces stronger challengers—Cameron Young at 20% for the same round position, and established players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy commanding larger shares of outright favorites. The probability could shift based on actual tournament results during Rounds 1 and 2, when leaderboard positioning becomes concrete rather than speculative. The primary catalyst is the PGA Championship itself, where only observable play through three rounds will definitively address whether Aberg leads at that checkpoint.

Key factors:
- Ludvig Aberg's 2026 PGA Tour performance and major championship history compared to peers in the field
- Cameron Young trading at 20% for the same outcome suggests Aberg at 27% may reflect marginal statistical edge or different assessor expectations
- Scottie Scheffler and other established champions trading at single-digit percentages for Round 1 lead positions, indicating market views Aberg as middle-tier contender
- The market requires Aberg to lead after Round 3 specifically—a 54-hole benchmark rather than outright victory, affecting probability calculation
- Actual tournament play during Rounds 1-2 will generate objective leaderboard data that either supports or contradicts current pre-event probability assessments

Contracts:
- Will Cameron Young lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Cameron Young — 25¢ Kalshi $617 (weight 20%)
- Will Rich Beem lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Rich Beem — 3¢ Kalshi $31 (weight 11%)
- Will Ryan Fox lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Ryan Fox — 3¢ Kalshi $31 (weight 11%)
- Will Scottie Scheffler lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Scottie Scheffler — 35¢ Kalshi $26 (weight 10%)
- Will Bryson DeChambeau lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Bryson DeChambeau — 20¢ Kalshi $24 (weight 10%)
- Will Rory McIlroy lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Rory McIlroy — 30¢ Kalshi $15 (weight 9%)
- Will Jon Rahm lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Jon Rahm — 39¢ Kalshi $12 (weight 8%)
- Will Akshay Bhatia lead at the end of Round 3 in the PGA Championship?: Akshay Bhatia — 3¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 2%)
- ... and 9 more

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