Scheffler leads field into Round 2 at 2026 PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler tees off at 8:40 a.m. ET with Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, while Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau face pressure to reach the cut line.
The 2026 PGA Championship enters its second round at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with a tightly contested leaderboard. Scottie Scheffler shares the first-round lead after posting a 3-under 67, joining a group of seven players at the top of the standings. According to CBS Sports, Scheffler is scheduled to tee off at 8:40 a.m. ET from the 10th hole on Friday, paired with Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, as he looks to secure a solo advantage heading into the weekend.
Michael Block will open the morning wave, aiming to improve on his even-par 70 from Thursday and secure another cut at the PGA Championship. He is joined in the early groupings by Patrick Reed, Corey Conners, and Shane Lowry, all of whom sit at 2 under par and are positioned to remain in contention for the title.
In the afternoon session, co-leader Min Woo Lee will play from the 1:21 p.m. ET start time alongside Patrick Cantlay and Sahith Theegala. Theegala enters the round one shot back at 2 under par, while Lee seeks to maintain his standing against the morning leaders.
Other notable pairings in the afternoon wave include Xander Schauffele, who sits one shot off the lead after a 2-under 68. Schauffele is paired with Brooks Koepka, who is in a tie for 15th at 1 under, and Tyrrell Hatton. The groupings reflect the competitive nature of the field, with several players within striking distance of the top spot.
Conversely, pretournament favourites Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau face a difficult task in the afternoon round. Both players finished the opening day outside the top 100 and are now focused on climbing the leaderboard to reach the cut line. Their afternoon tee times mark a critical juncture in their tournament as they attempt to recover from a challenging start at Aronimink.
