The first groups at the 2026 PGA Championship experienced dew-softened greens on Thursday morning. The putting surfaces at Aronimink Golf Club allowed golfers to stop approach shots quickly.
Balls even peeled back after bouncing once or twice.
Friday’s Forecast: Sun, Clouds and Wind
Rain fell on the course on Wednesday night before the sun rose. But Aronimink is not forecast to get any more rain while the PGA Championship is being played.
Weather experts are predicting a mix of sun and clouds for Friday. Highs this afternoon are expected to be in the mid-60s.
Rising Temperatures and Firmer Conditions
Temperatures are expected to rise into the 80s on both Saturday and Sunday.
With no rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to rise, the fairways and greens should get firmer. We could see more drives rolling into the rough on the tilted fairways. Approach shots may also bound instead of pulling back on the putting surfaces.
Wind’s Potential Impact
While the wind is not forecast to play a major role on Friday, gusts are expected to rise from about 18 mph in the morning to about 24 mph in the middle and later parts of the afternoon.
- Morning: Gusts around 18 mph
- Afternoon: Gusts up to 24 mph
That could make some players second-guess what their shots will do.
Pros don’t mind playing in the rain because shots stop faster on the fairways and greens and because they have great rain gear and caddies to carry their bags. Wind, on the other hand, plays with their heads.
It is easier to play in a soft rain than in a gusting wind.