The 2026 PGA Championship has begun at Aronimink, with a bunched leaderboard after the first round.
Scottie Scheffler got his title defence off to a tremendous start, posting a 3-under 67 to join the group of seven tied at the top.
Scheffler’s Strong Start
Scottie Scheffler was sensational on Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club as the sun was setting over the Philadelphia suburbs. He has unequivocally stood as the best golfer in the world of late.
He will be out early on Friday morning to turn that into a solo lead heading into the weekend, teeing off at 8:40 a.m. ET from No. 10 with Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Other Players in Contention
Nearly two hours before Scheffler gets going, Michael Block will get the second round started while looking to make another PGA Championship cut after an even par 70 on Thursday. Joining them in the morning wave are Patrick Reed, Corey Conners and Shane Lowry, all of whom are 2 under and looking to stay in contention heading into the weekend.
McIlroy’s Disappointing Round
Rory McIlroy met with the media before the 2026 PGA Championship began, remarking that “strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent” at Aronimink Golf Club. After shooting a 74 on Thursday in a first-round performance that McIlroy succinctly described as “shit,” the six-time major winner was left to eat his words.
McIlroy put forth a shockingly poor effort with his driver, losing half a stroke to the field off the tee.
How to Follow Round 2
- Round 2 start time: 6:45 a.m. [Tee times]
- PGA Championship live stream: 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. on ESPN+
- TV coverage: 12-8 p.m. on ESPN, Fubo (Try for free)
- Scorecard — Live at Aronimink: 8 p.m. on CBS Sports HQ, Paramount+, Golf on CBS YouTube
Only 18 holes have been completed at the 108th PGA Championship, but if the first round was indicative of what’s to come over the next three, the other 155 players in this field should be shrieking.