The 2026 PGA Championship is heating up this Saturday, May 16, as the world's best golfers head to Pennsylvania's prestigious Aronimink Golf Club for the pivotal third round. With the cut set to trim the field in half after Friday's action, only the most resilient players will remain in the hunt for major glory.
While official tee times won't be confirmed until the final putt drops Friday evening, we already know the format: players will go off in twosomes starting from the 1st tee, with groupings determined by leaderboard position. The leaders will anchor the afternoon wave, while those fighting to make the weekend will tee off early Saturday morning.
Looking at last year's championship as a guide, the first pairing teed off at 8:25 a.m. ET, with the final group starting at 2:45 p.m. ET—though weather delays shuffled that schedule. If conditions cooperate this year, expect Saturday's action to run from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
All eyes will be on stars like Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, and Brooks Koepka, who are all poised to make a move up the leaderboard. For fans, the broadcast schedule offers plenty of options: ESPN will carry coverage from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, followed by CBS from 1 to 7 p.m. ET. Early risers can stream exclusive coverage on PGA Tour Live via ESPN+ starting at 8 a.m. ET, while CBS's broadcast will also be available on Paramount+.
Whether you're tuning in from the couch or gearing up for your own round, this Saturday promises drama, birdies, and a weekend of unforgettable golf at Aronimink.
