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CBS to Air 2026 PGA; $20.5 M Purse, Three-Hole Playoff

5/18/2026

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Summary

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CBS will broadcast the 2026 PGA Championship round in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
The purse is $20.5 million and the winner’s check $3.69 million, $1.5 million more than last year.
A tie after 72 holes will trigger a three-hole aggregate playoff on holes 10, 17 and 18.
A playoff with over three players would set a PGA record, with sunset at 8:12 p.m. ET potentially delaying the finish.

History

Historical Context

After the PGA of America moved the championship from August to May in 2019—its first May event at Bethpage Black where Brooks Koepka defended his title—the tournament’s purse grew from the $11 million offered in 2018 to $20.5 million for the 2026 Newtown Square edition, reflecting expanding TV contracts and broader prize money among players worldwide.

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Story summary

CBS will broadcast the 2026 PGA Championship round in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
The purse is $20.5 million and the winner’s check $3.69 million, $1.5 million more than last year.
A tie after 72 holes will trigger a three-hole aggregate playoff on holes 10, 17 and 18.
A playoff with over three players would set a PGA record, with sunset at 8:12 p.m. ET potentially delaying the finish.

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