The 2026 PGA Championship is underway at Aronimink Golf Club. Some of golf’s biggest stars — such as Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau — are on the course early in Thursday’s opening round. Others, such as defending champion Scottie Scheffler, kick off their rounds later in the day. GOLF’s writers and editors are providing live updates on the PGA Championship first round all day long, from on-site at Aronimink and beyond.
PGA Round 1: What you need to know
Heading into the first round of the PGA Championship, the biggest stars in recent years are capturing most of the attention. McIlroy won his second Masters title in April and seems primed for a run at PGA victory No. 3. Scheffler, who finished second to McIlroy at Augusta, is in fine form and hungry to repeat as PGA Champion this week.
Other players to watch out for on Day 1 are Cameron Young and Matt Fitzpatrick, arguably the two hottest players right now, and Spieth, who is attempting to complete the career Grand Slam this week.
Notable Round 1 tee times: Bryson DeChambeau (8:18 a.m. ET); Rory McIlroy (8:40 a.m. ET); Jon Rahm (8:40 a.m. ET); Jordan Spieth (8:40 a.m. ET); Cameron Young (1:54 p.m. ET); Scottie Scheffler (2:05 p.m. ET); Matt Fitzpatrick (2:05 p.m. ET)
Quick links: How to watch the PGA Thursday | PGA Round 1 tee times | Scores on PGAChampionship.com
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