PGA Championship Tee Times 2026: Round Three Pairings
Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley go out in the final group at 2.40pm local time on Saturday
www.golfmonthly.comHere’s the latest on the Schauffele–Fowler PGA Championship pairing.
- At the PGA Championship in 2024 and 2025 coverage, Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy were highlighted as part of the top trio with Scottie Scheffler in early-round pairings, often teeing off together on No. 10 or No. 1 depending on the day. This has been a recurring narrative when discussing marquee groups, as Schauffele and McIlroy were frequently paired with Scheffler in opening rounds.[1][3]
Key context about the players and typical pairing patterns
- Xander Schauffele is typically paired with other top players when the field is arranged for major championships, often featuring Scheffler and McIlroy in the early rounds due to their world ranking, past major success, and recent form.[3][1]
- Fowler’s involvement in high-profile groupings is less consistent than the Schauffele/Scheffler/McIlroy trio, but he has appeared in notable pairings at majors, especially when a player like Fowler is in good form or when the event organizers aim to showcase star matchups.[4][1]
What this means for you (if you’re watching or planning a trip)
- Expect a blockbuster early-round pairing featuring Schauffele with Scheffler and McIlroy at the PGA Championship when the top three players are in the same wave. The exact tee times rotate by day, but a Friday/Thursday grouping with these three is common in recent years.[1][3]
- For the latest precise tee times and pairings for a specific day, check the tournament’s official schedule or trusted outlets on the morning of the rounds, as groups can shift due to weather or TV considerations.[3][1]
Illustrative example
- Example from recent PGA Championships: the top trio (Scheffler, McIlroy, Schauffele) started on a featured hole and then paired again for another round later in the day, illustrating the focus on star matchups for TV and fan engagement.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest official tee times and pairings for today’s rounds and provide a quick summary, or compare how often these players have been grouped together across recent majors. Please tell me which day you want details for (Thursday, Friday, or weekend), and I’ll fetch the current lineups.