Sleeper Tiers Picks for the PGA Championship

Every PGA Championship Tiers contest has its chalk, but winning Splash Sports entries are usually built on the backs of overlooked plays. With the 2025 PGA Championship set for Quail Hollow, player selection takes on even more nuance—course fit, recent form, and usage trends all factor into finding those hidden gems. Below, we break down one sneaky pick from each tier who could provide big-time leverage in fantasy lineups.

Tier 1 Sleeper: Ludvig Åberg

With most entries leaning heavily on the big three, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau, there’s a real opportunity to gain leverage in Tier 1 by going with Ludvig Åberg. He’s been a breakout machine since turning pro, already racking up top finishes on both the PGA Tour and international stages. His power, elite driving accuracy, and calm demeanor make him a perfect fit for a long, demanding setup like Quail Hollow. While Scheffler is the safest pick and Rory is the course horse, Åberg could be the guy who wins someone a Tiers contest.

Tier 2 Sleeper: Sepp Straka

Jordan Spieth will get attention in Tier 2 due to his bid to complete the career Grand Slam, but that also makes him a likely chalk play. For those looking to zag, Sepp Straka makes an intriguing alternative. He’s one of the longest and most accurate drivers in this tier, and he’s shown he can rise to the occasion in big events, like his T2 finish at the 2023 Open Championship. Plus, he's fresh off a win at the Truist Championship. Quail Hollow rewards composed ball-strikers who can stay out of trouble, and Straka checks that box while offering scoring upside others may overlook.

Tier 3 Sleeper: Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee thrives on tough, long setups, and Quail Hollow is exactly that. He brings elite distance off the tee and an aggressive mindset that can lead to birdie streaks in the right conditions. While others lean toward more established names like Jason Day or Sungjae Im, Lee’s upside, especially on a par-71 with three par 5s, makes him a volatile but intriguing Tier 3 pick.

Tier 4 Sleeper: Byeong Hun An

Byeong Hun An has quietly been one of the more consistent performers in 2025 and makes for a sneaky strong fit at Quail Hollow. He’s long off the tee, ranks well in strokes gained off the tee and approach this season, and has the kind of temperament that plays well on demanding setups. While others in this tier will flock to bigger names like Dustin Johnson or Cam Smith, An has the kind of all-around game that can quietly post a top-15 without much fanfare—and with low ownership.

Tier 5 Sleeper: Keith Mitchell

Keith Mitchell’s profile fits Quail Hollow like a glove. Mitchell is long off the tee, solid on long par 4s, and unafraid of firm setups. While he doesn’t have the major pedigree of others in this tier, he’s shown the ability to post top-20 finishes at difficult tracks. His lower name recognition keeps his pick percentage down, but he could absolutely return value if his driver cooperates.

Tier 6 Sleeper: Sahith Theegala

Theegala is exactly the kind of volatile player who wins someone a Tiers contest. He can go nuclear with birdies and isn't afraid to take on aggressive lines off the tee. He’s finished top 10 in two of his last four major starts and has the creativity to handle Quail Hollow’s tricky green complexes. If others are leaning toward safer plays like Fitzpatrick or Adam Scott, Theegala offers pure upside in Tier 6.

Tier 7 Sleeper: Tom Hoge

It’s slim pickings in Tier 7, but Hoge quietly has three top-10s this season and a recent stretch of solid iron play. He ranks among the best in this group in approach stats and is capable of stringing together a weekend run if he makes the cut. With nearly all entrants in Tier 7 going dark horse anyway, Hoge’s ceiling might be slightly higher than the rest.

Tier 8 Sleeper: Garrick Higgo

Higgo is a boom-or-bust pick in Tier 8, but he’s got legit power and has posted a win and a top-10 this season. He’s a lefty who plays a natural draw, which sets up nicely for Quail Hollow’s right-to-left preferred layout. Most entries will opt for veteran names like Hadwin or Vegas, but Higgo has the upside to post a top-20 and unlock huge fantasy value at the bottom of the board.

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