It’s almost time for the second men’s major championship of the year.
The 2026 PGA Championship begins Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square outside of Philadelphia, where the field of 156 golfers will vie to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy at week’s end. Aronimink hosted the PGA in 1962, with Gary Player winning. Back in 2018, Keegan Bradley won the BMW Championship at the course. In 2020, Aronimink hosted the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
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This year, there will be double-digit LIV Golf players in the field, though only one of them is a past champion. Phil Mickelson, a two-time PGA champion, will miss his second straight major due to a family health matter. Last year, there were 16 LIV players in the field at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.
Meet the 11 LIV Golf players competing in the 2026 PGA.
Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau hits an approach shot on the second hole during the second round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
Best finish: 2 (2024)
Thomas Detry
Thomas Detry of Belgium hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Best finish: T-4 (2024)
Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton reacts to a missed putt on the fourth hole during the second round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
Best finish: T-10 (2016, 2018)
Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson watches his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Best finish: 2 (2019)
Martin Kaymer
Best finish: 1 (2010)
Tom McKibbin
Tom McKibbin looks on from the putting green prior to the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Best finish: T-50 (2025)
Joaquin Niemann
Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC at LIV Golf UK in Uttoxeter, England.
Best finish: T-8 (2025)
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David Puig
David Puig holds the Joe Kirkwood Cup after winning the 2025 Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club.
Best finish: T-60 (2025)
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm reacts after a missed putt on the 17th green during the third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
Best finish: T-4 (2018)
Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith and Adam Scott talk on the 12th green during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Best finish: T-9 (2023)
Elvis Smylie
Elvis Smylie of Ripper GC poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the final round on day four of LIV Golf Riyadh at Riyadh Golf Club on February 07, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Best finish: T-72 (2025)
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: 2026 PGA Championship: Meet the 11 LIV Golf players at Aronimink
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