The 108th PGA Championship has commenced at Aronimink Golf Club, outside Philadelphia, marking a significant return for the major tournament to the venue after a 64-year absence. Early exchanges have seen prominent golfers grappling with the course, with Bryson DeChambeau experiencing a particularly difficult start, posting four bogeys and a double bogey in his opening nine holes. This marks his worst-ever opening nine in PGA Championship history.
Rory McIlroy, another pre-tournament contender, has also faced an uphill battle. He recorded a string of bogeys early on, including on holes 8, 10, and then four consecutive bogeys to finish his round, resulting in a 4-over-par 74. Jon Rahm, despite an eagle on the par-4 second hole, also struggled to gain consistent traction, finishing his round at 1-under-par 69.
Amidst these early struggles for established figures, South African golfer Aldrich Potgieter has made a strong impression, opening with a score of 67.
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Viewing the Tournament: A Multi-Platform Spectacle
The championship is being broadcast across a variety of platforms, offering viewers multiple ways to follow the action. In the United States, ESPN and ESPN+ are providing extensive coverage, with TV broadcasts running from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and later on ESPN2. Live streaming is available on ESPN+ from 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. For the third and fourth rounds, CBS will also air portions of the primary broadcast. UK and Irish audiences can watch the event live on Sky Sports Golf, with coverage beginning at 12:30 p.m. BST on Thursday.
Key Pairings and Tee Times
Notable pairings for the opening rounds include defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who is slated to play alongside Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Rose. The highly-rated Cameron Young is grouped with Keegan Bradley and Justin Thomas. A marquee grouping features Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and Jon Rahm, teeing off at 8:40 a.m. ET. Bryson DeChambeau is paired with Ludvig Åberg and Rickie Fowler, starting their rounds at 8:18 a.m. ET.
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Background: A Championship Return
The PGA Championship, golf's second major of the season, returns to Aronimink Golf Club, a course not seen hosting this event since 1962. The tournament runs from Thursday, May 14, to Sunday, May 17, with players vying for the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy. Scottie Scheffler enters the championship ranked world number one, with Rory McIlroy close behind at number two.
