Kota Kaneko betting profile: PGA Championship
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Kota Kaneko will compete in the PGA Championship for the first time in the past five years. He'll tee off at Aronimink Golf Club from May 14-17, 2026, looking to make his mark at this major championship.
At the PGA Championship
- This is Kaneko's first time competing in the PGA Championship in the past five years.
- Scottie Scheffler won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Kaneko's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | 73 | 69-67-73-74 | +3 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T33 | 71-69-71-67 | -6 | -- |
Kaneko's recent performances
- Kaneko had his best finish at the Baycurrent Classic, where he finished tied for 33rd with a score of 6-under.
- Kaneko has an average of -0.280 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.505 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Kaneko has averaged -0.389 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Kaneko's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | -1.057 | -0.280 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | -1.613 | -0.505 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | 0.442 | 0.232 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | 0.695 | 0.163 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | -1.532 | -0.389 |
Kaneko's advanced stats and rankings
- Kaneko posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -1.057 this season, while his average Driving Distance of 291.3 yards shows his power off the tee.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Kaneko sported a -1.613 mark. He posted a 61.11% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Kaneko delivered a 0.695 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season. In addition, he averaged 29.00 Putts Per Round, and he broke par 23.61% of the time.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kaneko as of the start of the PGA Championship.
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