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Scheffler Leads Field, McIlroy Struggles, Spieth Pursues Grand Slam

5/16/2026

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Summary

Spieth Chasing Slam

The 156-player field includes 2025 champion Scottie Scheffler and will compete at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from May 14-17, 2026.
Back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy struggled on Thursday’s second nine, fighting to make the cut.
Jordan Spieth sits two shots behind the leaders after Round 1, aiming for a grand slam.
ESPN will broadcast the first two rounds and the weekend rounds before CBS takes over in the afternoon.

Summary

Scheffler Tees

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees at No. 10 at 8:40 a.m. ET.
Rory McIlroy tees at 2:05 p.m. ET.
Bryson DeChambeau tees at 1:43 p.m. ET.
Sky Sports Golf will broadcast the second round in the UK at 12 pm BST, also streamed on Sky Go or NOW.
ESPN+ streams early action from 6:30 a.m. ET and the main telecast at 12 pm ET for $11.99 per month.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the 57th PGA Championship moved to Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, where Jack Nicklaus claimed his fourth PGA title and a $100,000 winner’s share. CBS’s live final-round broadcast reached about 1.5 million viewers, establishing a multi-network model later adopted by ESPN and CBS for the PGA Championship through 2030, paving the way for today’s streaming deals.

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Spieth Chasing Slam

The 156-player field includes 2025 champion Scottie Scheffler and will compete at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from May 14-17, 2026.
Back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy struggled on Thursday’s second nine, fighting to make the cut.
Jordan Spieth sits two shots behind the leaders after Round 1, aiming for a grand slam.
ESPN will broadcast the first two rounds and the weekend rounds before CBS takes over in the afternoon.

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