When does Rory McIlroy start PGA Championship third round? Saturday tee times and schedule

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May 16, 2026 · 7:42 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

When does Rory McIlroy start PGA Championship third round? Saturday tee times and schedule

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Rory McIlroy is back in contention at the 2026 PGA Championship after a strong second round, sitting five shots behind the leaders. He is grouped with other top players like Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, and Ludvig Aberg, who are within striking distance. The third round begins on Saturday at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, with coverage starting at 3pm BST on Sky Sports Golf.

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▪Rory McIlroy is five shots behind the leaders after the second round of the 2026 PGA Championship.
▪Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley are co-leaders at -4, with several top players close behind.
▪Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, and Ludvig Aberg are among the contenders within three shots of the lead.
▪The third round tee times begin at 12:45 BST on Saturday at Aronimink Golf Club.
▪Sky Sports Golf will broadcast the third and fourth rounds starting at 3pm BST and 4pm BST respectively.

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▪ How to watch 2026 PGA Championship Round 4 for free: Tee times, livestream — New York Post
▪ Rory McIlroy climbs leaderboard with third-round 66 at Aronimink — The Globe and Mail
▪ 2026 PGA Championship tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groupings for Round 3 on Saturday — CBS Sports

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