PGA Championship final round: Smalley leads as CBS Sports rolls out comprehensive coverage
Alex Smalley holds a two-shot advantage at Aronimink Golf Club, with a stacked field of contenders including Ludvig Åberg, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy set to challenge in Sunday’s final round.
The 2026 PGA Championship reaches its conclusion on Sunday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania, as the sport’s leading players contest the final 18 holes. CBS Sports has confirmed a multi-platform broadcast strategy to cover the event, ensuring viewers can access the action across television and digital channels throughout the day.
Alex Smalley enters the final round with a two-shot lead, positioning him as the early favourite for the Wanamaker Trophy. However, the margin remains tight, with Ludvig Åberg and Jon Rahm tied for second place, just two shots off the pace. Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Reed trail slightly further back, sitting three shots behind the leader.
The field extends well beyond the top contenders, featuring a significant number of high-profile names still in contention. Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee, Joaquin Niemann, Cameron Smith, Justin Rose, Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, and Rickie Fowler are all within striking distance, creating a highly competitive environment for the second major championship of the season.
Viewers seeking to follow the action can begin tuning in early, with live coverage commencing on ESPN+ at 8 a.m. Early television coverage will follow on ESPN from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., providing extensive updates as the field navigates the first half of the round.
Prime time coverage shifts to CBS and Paramount+ from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a simulcast live stream available on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. For those missing the live action, a scorecard broadcast will air at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports HQ, Paramount+, and the Golf on CBS YouTube channel, followed by a Round 4 encore on CBS Sports Network from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
