ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB - The 2026 PGA Championship has commenced, with golfers teeing off at Aronimink Golf Club. Early reports indicate players like Xander Schauffele, Alex Fitzpatrick, and Aldrich Potgieter were among the first to begin their rounds on Thursday, May 14. The day's schedule unfolded with numerous players commencing their play in staggered tee times, stretching from the early afternoon into the evening.
The initial stages of the tournament are being broadcast across a spectrum of channels, including ESPN, CBS, and various streaming platforms like fubo and ESPN+. Coverage began as early as 6:30 AM ET for those seeking online streaming options, with main broadcasts on ESPN running from 12 PM to 8 PM ET on Thursday. For viewers in the UK and Ireland, live coverage on Sky Sports Golf also commenced in the afternoon.
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Navigating the Broadcast Landscape
Understanding the broadcast schedule presented its own challenge. ESPN and CBS are splitting coverage duties throughout the four-day event. ESPN is handling the bulk of the broadcasts for the first two rounds, including early and featured group coverage, while CBS is slated to broadcast portions of the third and final rounds on Saturday and Sunday. This fragmented broadcast strategy meant that viewers needed to navigate between different channels and streaming services to catch all the action.
Key broadcast timings for the opening day (Thursday, May 14) included:
ESPN+: Exclusive early coverage from 6:30 AM - 12 PM ET, along with featured groups and holes.
ESPN: Main telecast from 12 PM - 8 PM ET.
Sky Sports Golf: Live coverage for UK and Ireland viewers starting from 12:30 PM BST.
Golfers in Motion
While specific early scoring details were still emerging as the day progressed, notable players like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and Jon Rahm were preparing for their opening tee shots. Tyrrell Hatton was also mentioned as beginning his championship campaign. The course itself, Aronimink Golf Club, featured in discussions regarding its specific yardages and hole locations for the opening round.
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Looking Ahead
The tournament is scheduled to run until Sunday, May 17. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is among the prominent figures participating, having secured the title in the previous year's event. The PGA Championship is part of a larger golf broadcasting schedule on Sky Sports, which also included events from the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour.
