Friday's forecast at the 2026 PGA Championship promises a shift in conditions that could reshape the leaderboard. After overnight rain softened Aronimink Golf Club on Wednesday, Thursday's play saw approach shots stop on a dime—sometimes even spinning back like they were on a zipper. That's about to change.

According to weather experts, Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with highs reaching the mid-60s in the afternoon. More importantly, no additional rain is expected for the remainder of the championship. As temperatures climb into the 80s over the weekend, the course will firm up quickly. Expect fairways to get faster, sending more drives tumbling into the thick rough, and greens to become less receptive—approach shots that once checked up may now bounce and roll out.

While rain is off the table, wind could become the day's wild card. Morning gusts around 18 mph are forecast to increase to about 24 mph by mid-to-late afternoon. For professionals, that's a bigger challenge than a steady drizzle. Rain actually helps shots hold on fairways and greens, and modern rain gear keeps players comfortable. But wind? It messes with their heads. Ask any accomplished golfer, and they'll tell you: they'd rather play in a soft rain than a gusting wind.

As the course dries out and the breeze picks up, Friday could separate the contenders from the pack. Keep an eye on how players adjust to these evolving conditions—and if you're heading to the course, pack layers and a windbreaker. It's going to be a classic test of skill and strategy.