The 2026 PGA Championship is set to take place at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. This prestigious event will commence with the opening round on Thursday, featuring several prominent golfers.
PGA Championship 2026: Aronimink Opening Round Tee Times for UK & Ireland
Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as the pre-tournament favorite. Following his remarkable five-shot victory at Quail Hollow last year, he aims to defend his title. Currently ranked as the world No. 1, Scheffler is part of the late-early wave of tee times.
After finishing as runner-up in his last three tournaments, including the Masters, Scheffler looks to become the first back-to-back PGA Championship winner since Brooks Koepka in 2019.
Notable Matches and Tee Times
Rory McIlroy will be on the opposite side of the draw as he seeks his second consecutive major win after claiming victory at The Masters last month. McIlroy, a two-time winner of the Wanamaker Trophy, will round out his group featuring Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth, who has a chance to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Opening Round Tee Times Schedule
Below are some of the opening round tee times for the PGA Championship:
- 8:40 AM (1:40 PM UK time): Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth
- 11:45 AM: Braden Shattuck [CFT], Alex Fitzpatrick, Ben Griffin
- 11:56 AM: Francisco Bide [CFT], Harry Hall, Ryan Gerard
- 12:07 PM: John Keefer, Rico Hoey, Nicolai Hojgaard
- 12:18 PM: Shaun Micheel, Michael Brennan, Garrick Higgo
- 1:00 PM: Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose
Other Noteworthy Pairings
Several top players will tee off at different times, showcasing the depth of talent in this year’s field:
- 9:00 AM: Aaron Rai, Travis Smyth, Sami Valimaki
- 11:26 AM: Ben Polland [CFT], Kurt Kitayama, Nico Echavarria
- 12:45 PM: Wyndham Clark, Cameron Smith, Brian Harman
- 2:20 PM: Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Shane Lowry
With live coverage available on Sky Sports Golf, fans can follow the action starting at 12:30 PM local time on Thursday and Friday. The excitement continues through the weekend as the tournament progresses.
The PGA Championship is highly anticipated, and with such a strong lineup, the 2026 event is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience for golf enthusiasts worldwide.
