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The 2026 PGA Championship is here, and golf’s only all-professional major is set to deliver one of the most compelling weeks of the year. Championship rounds run May 14–17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania — a venue steeped in history and returning to the major stage for the first time in over six decades. The 108th PGA Championship marks the first time Aronimink has hosted since 1962. 

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler arrives as the clear betting favorite, looking to become only the third player in history to successfully defend the Wanamaker Trophy. He’ll face a loaded field: 156 players including 15 PGA Champions, 29 major champions, and 20 PGA of America Golf Professionals.

Names like Rory McIlroy — fresh off back-to-back Masters titles — Cameron Young, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele make this one of the deepest fields assembled in recent memory. Add a Donald Ross masterpiece that hasn’t hosted a men’s major in 64 years, and you have a week that demands your full attention.

Stay locked in with our live updates, leaderboard, and expert analysis.

2026 PGA Championship Schedule & Key Dates

• Practice Rounds: May 11-13
• Round 1: Thursday, May 14
• Round 2: Friday, May 15
• Round 3: Saturday, May 16
• Final Round: Sunday, May 17
• Cut: After 36 holes (top 70 + ties typically)

Table: Daily Schedule Overview

Day	Date	Rounds	Estimated TV Window (ET)
Thursday	May 14	Round 1	7 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ESPN+) 12 – 7 p.m. (ESPN) 7 – 8 p.m. (ESPN2) 8 – 10 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Friday	May 15	Round 2	7 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ESPN+) 12 – 7 p.m. (ESPN) 7 – 8 p.m. (ESPN2) 8 – 10 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Saturday	May 16	Round 3	8 – 10 a.m. (ESPN+) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (ESPN) 1 – 7 p.m. (CBS) 7 – 9 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Sunday	May 17	Final Round	8 – 10 a.m. (ESPN+) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (ESPN) 1 – 7 p.m. (CBS) 7 – 9 p.m. (Golf Channel)

How to Watch the 2026 PGA Championship – TV Schedule & Live Stream

ESPN carries the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday from 12–8 p.m. ET, plus morning coverage on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ET. CBS takes over as the primary broadcast for the afternoon sessions of the third and final rounds, airing 1–7 p.m. ET on both Saturday and Sunday. Golf

Additional coverage and analysis will air on ESPN2, and Golf Channel will provide supplemental programming throughout the week. CableTV

Full US TV Schedule (all times ET):

• Thursday, May 14: 12–8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Friday, May 15: 12–8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Saturday, May 16: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (ESPN) | 1–7 p.m. (CBS)
• Sunday, May 17: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (ESPN) | 1–7 p.m. (CBS)

Full streaming coverage is available via ESPN+ and Paramount+, including featured group and featured hole coverage every day, plus simulcasts of all ESPN and CBS telecasts. Golf

The full ESPN+ streaming schedule adds significant early coverage before TV windows open:

• Thursday & Friday: ESPN+ exclusive coverage begins at 6:45 a.m. ET, Featured Groups from 7:30 a.m., Featured Holes (15, 16, 17) from 8 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: ESPN+ from 8 a.m., Featured Groups 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Featured Holes (13, 16, 17) from 10:45 a.m., CBS simulcast on Paramount+ from 1 p.m.

No cable? CBS weekend rounds are free over-the-air with a digital antenna.

Players to Watch at the 2026 PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler — Defending Champion

• Scheffler enters the week looking to become just the third player to successfully defend at the PGA Championship, joining Tiger Woods (twice) and Brooks Koepka as the only players to have previously done so. He still has just one win in 2026 but has posted five top-5 finishes, including three consecutive runner-ups. He won last year at Quail Hollow by five strokes and arrives at Aronimink as the world No. 1.

Rory McIlroy — The Momentum Play

• McIlroy has separated himself as the second name on the odds board, fresh off his second consecutive Masters title, and a win this week would push him to seventh career major championship. With two prior PGA Championship victories already on his résumé, Rory knows how to close in this format — and reportedly, rival caddies are calling Aronimink’s layout “absolutely perfect” for his game.

Cameron Young — The Hottest Player in the Field

• Young ranks second in Strokes Gained: Total for the season, trailing only Scheffler, and since 2022 has earned a top-10 finish in each of golf’s four major championships. He has wins at the Players and Cadillac Championships this year and finished T3 at the Masters, making him arguably the most dangerous player in the field outside the top two favorites.

Xander Schauffele — The Course-Record Threat

• Schauffele set the PGA Championship scoring record in 2024 at Valhalla, proving he has the firepower for this format. Entering at around +1600–+1800, he represents legitimate top-5 value for bettors willing to look past the top names. 

Jon Rahm — LIV’s Major Contender

• Rahm is a two-time major winner approaching 40 major championship appearances, and his best result at the PGA Championship was a T4 back in 2018. He and fellow LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau are both looking to shake off disappointing Masters performances and remind the world they remain elite on the biggest stages. PGA TOUR

Dark Horses & Value Picks

• Tommy Fleetwood (+2500–+2700) is the dark horse of the week. He holds a share of the course record at Aronimink — a 62 — posted during the 2018 BMW Championship, and has logged five top-10 finishes in 2026. Matt Fitzpatrick(+2200) has three wins already this season and won the 2022 U.S. Open, making him an elite value target on a precision shot-maker’s course. Rickie Fowler (+5500–+6600) is a legitimate long shot with 2018 Aronimink experience and surging recent form. 

Aronimink Golf Club Course Preview

Par: 70 | Yardage: 7,394 yards | Location: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

History & Pedigree

Founded in 1896, Aronimink Golf Club is widely regarded as one of America’s great championship venues, having previously hosted the PGA Championship, the U.S. Amateur, the Senior PGA Championship, the BMW Championship, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The club’s championship layout is consistently rated among the nation’s top courses — currently ranked 78th in Golf Digest’s “Greatest Courses” and 44th in its “Toughest Courses” list. 

Donald Ross’s 1928 redesign is often considered his finest work, combining strategic bunkering, bold green contours, and constant elevation change to create a layout that rewards control and decision-making more than brute force. When Ross reportedly revisited the course later in life, he said: “I intended to make this my masterpiece, but not until today did I realize that I built better than I knew.” 

Course Setup

Aronimink sets up as a par-70 playing 7,394 yards, with Penn A-1/A-4 bentgrass greens, Tall Fescue/Poa Annua rough at 3.25 inches, and 180 bunkers. The layout features two par 5s, four par 3s, and 12 par 4s — finishing with a demanding par-4 closing hole. 

Key Holes to Watch

Hole 10 (Par 4, ~472 yards) — The Most Demanding Hole on the Course. The turn home begins with the 10th, considered by many the most demanding hole on the course. The narrow fairway is guarded by a bunker on the right and deep rough on the left, while a successful approach must avoid the water hazard protecting the front left of the sharply terraced green. Wikipedia

Hole 17 (Par 3, 187 yards) — Sunday Drama Waiting to Happen. An errant tee shot on 17 often finds the lake guarding the green — expect this hole to decide the championship in the final round. Wikipedia

Hole 18 (Par 4, 490 yards) — The Closer. Players face trees on both sides and a trio of bunkers on the right, with an uphill approach to a large, terraced green where pin positions favor the four corners of the complex. Leaderboard chaos is all but guaranteed.

Hole 9 (Par 5, 605 yards) — The Eagle Opportunity. The first par 5 is long and straight — potentially reachable in two by the longest hitters, though it plays slightly uphill toward the green. This is where the big names will try to manufacture separation.

Past Major Experience at the Venue

The only previous PGA Championship here produced a champion in Gary Player, who won in 1962 with a score of 2 under. More recently, Justin Rose won the AT&T National at the course in 2010, and Keegan Bradley claimed the BMW Championship here in 2018. Rose and Bradley are both in this year’s field — and both have to be considered legitimate dark-horse threats given their course familiarity.

PGA Championship 2026 Tee Times & Pairings

• Official tee times for Rounds 1 and 2 are published at pgachampionship.com and pgatour.com. Updates and pairings also appear on the ESPN app and the PGA of America’s official social channels.
• Rounds 1–2 — What to Expect (Thursday–Friday, May 14–15)

Coverage begins Thursday at noon ET on ESPN. Top names like Scheffler, McIlroy, and Young will likely be featured in marquee pairings teed off across both morning and afternoon waves. Check pgachampionship.com for confirmed groupings once officially released. PGA TOUR

• Sunday Final Round — Order of Play (Placeholder)
• Sunday tee times and final round pairings will be determined by 54-hole standings. CBS carries the final round from 1–7 p.m. ET, with ESPN airing 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ET — setting up a full day of coverage for what figures to be an exceptional finish on a course perfectly designed for major drama. Golf

Expert Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

(All odds via FanDuel/multiple books as of May 12, 2026 — subject to change)

• Scottie Scheffler is listed at +480, with Rory McIlroy at +850 and Cameron Young at +1200 as the primary contenders.
• Top 5 / Top 10 Finish Predictions
• Win: Scottie Scheffler. The course fits his precision game, and three consecutive runner-up finishes suggest he’s overdue to break through. His ball-striking has been elite all season.
• Top 5 Value: Matt Fitzpatrick (+2200). He has racked up three wins already in 2026, is tops in strokes gained: tee-to-green for the season, and finished T8 at last year’s PGA Championship. A course that demands shot-shaping and precision is tailor-made for him.
• Top 10 Value: Tommy Fleetwood (+2500). He holds the course record here and has five top-10 finishes in 2026. At 7,394 yards, he won’t be chasing distance all week — which levels the field in his favor. 
• Dark Horse Flier: Russell Henley (+5000–+5500). Elite tee-to-green metrics and a proven major track record make this number stand out for sharp bettors.
• Prop Bets to Consider
• Winning score: Expect something in the range of −8 to −12. The course is a par-70 playing 7,394 yards with 180 bunkers — conditions favor scoring close to or slightly below double digits under par, with weekend conditions determining how low it goes. 
• Hole-in-one prop: Holes 8 (242 yards, downhill par 3), 14 (216 yards), and 17 (187 yards) are the most likely candidates — shorter par 3s in championship conditions with dangerous pin positions.
• First-round leader: Cameron Young. His tee-to-green metrics are the best in the field over the last seven events, and early-round momentum is his trademark.

PGA Championship History & Fun Facts

• The PGA Championship traces its roots to 1916, born out of a luncheon organized by department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker. Jim Barnes won the inaugural event and repeated in 1919, before Walter Hagen dominated the 1920s with five Wanamaker Trophies — including four straight from 1924 to 1927. 
• Recent winners include: Brooks Koepka (2018, 2019), Collin Morikawa (2020), Phil Mickelson (2021), Justin Thomas (2022), Michael Block — just kidding — Brooks Koepka (2023), Xander Schauffele (2024, Valhalla), and Scottie Scheffler (2025, Quail Hollow).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Schema)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When is the 2026 PGA Championship? A: The 2026 PGA Championship runs May 14–17 (championship rounds) at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Practice rounds are May 11–13. 

Q: Where can I watch the 2026 PGA Championship live? A: ESPN carries Thursday and Friday from noon–8 p.m. ET. Saturday and Sunday morning coverage (10 a.m.–1 p.m. ET) is also on ESPN, with CBS airing the primary afternoon coverage (1–7 p.m. ET) on the weekend. Streaming is available on ESPN+ (all four rounds, featured groups, featured holes) and Paramount+ (CBS simulcast on weekends).

Q: Who is the defending champion of the PGA Championship? A: Scottie Scheffler, who won last year’s tournament at Quail Hollow by five strokes over Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley. 

Q: What is the course par and yardage at Aronimink? A: Aronimink Golf Club plays as a par-70 at 7,394 yards for the 2026 PGA Championship. The Golf News Net

Q: Has the PGA Championship been held at Aronimink before? A: Yes — the 2026 PGA Championship marks the first return to Aronimink since 1962, when Gary Player won the event there. 

Q: How many players are in the 2026 PGA Championship field? A: The field consists of 156 players, including 15 PGA Champions, 29 major champions, and 20 PGA of America Golf Professionals.

Q: Who are the betting favorites for the 2026 PGA Championship? A: Scottie Scheffler leads at +480, followed by Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele. 

Q: How can I attend the 2026 PGA Championship in person? A: Championship round tickets (Thursday–Sunday) have sold out, but verified resale tickets are available through SeatGeek, the official resale provider for the PGA of America.

Q: Is there parking on-site at Aronimink for the PGA Championship? A: On-site parking is not available. Two pre-paid lots — one at Delaware County Community College (Red Lot) and one at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial (Blue Lot) — offer shuttle service to the course. Rides must be pre-purchased. 

Q: What is the prize purse for the 2026 PGA Championship? A: Based on 2025 figures, the total purse is approximately $19 million, with the winner taking home $3.42 million. Confirm updated figures at pgachampionship.com as official 2026 numbers are confirmed. 

Conclusion

The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is shaping up to be one of the most compelling majors in recent memory. A Donald Ross masterpiece returning to center stage after 64 years. A world No. 1 defending champion in Scottie Scheffler, backed by a hungry field headlined by a Masters-hot Rory McIlroy and the surging Cameron Young. Don’t miss a moment of the action May 14–17.

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