US PGA Championship 2024: Dates, tee times, favourites, schedule, how to follow on the BBC (2024)

The 106th US PGA Championship gets under way at Valhalla in Kentucky on Thursday, 16 May with defending champion Brooks Koepka in a field of 156 players.

Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of the last of his four major victories - having won his second US PGA title at the course in 2014 - on the back of last week's dominant victory at Quail Hollow.

Four-time champion Tiger Woods, whose last tournament was the Masters in April, is also set to play, along with world number one Scottie Scheffler who won his second Green Jacket at Augusta National.

Round one: Thursday, 16 May (12:15 BST)

Round two: Friday, 17 May (12:15 BST)

Round three: Saturday, 18 May (tee times to be confirmed)

Round four: Sunday, 19 May (tee times to be confirmed)

Click here for full tee-times and groupings for rounds one and two.

The US PGA prides itself on having the strongest field for a major with virtually all the top 100 in the world confirmed to play, while there will be 21 club professionals teeing it up.

Koepka won his third US PGA at Oak Hill last year and is one of 16 LIV players at Valhalla.

The 34-year-old's two-shot victory over Viktor Hovland and Scheffler saw him become the first LIV player to win a major and he arrives in Kentucky having won in Singapore this month.

Kopeka was the last player to win successive US PGA titles, in 2018 and 2019, and will be joined in the field by fellow LIV player Phil Mickelson, who became the oldest winner of a major when he claimed this title in 2021 at the age of 50.

Outspoken American Talor Gooch, the breakaway tour's 2023 individual champion, has also received an invite from the PGA of America, as has Chilean Joaquin Niemann.

From the PGA Tour, Northern Ireland's McIlroy and American Scheffler are the form players.

McIlroy has won on his past two starts, recording his 25th PGA Tour victory with Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans before winning Wells Fargo on Sunday.

The world number two was the third-youngest player to win four majors when he triumphed at Valhalla in 2014, but has been unable to add to that tally in the past decade.

"I've done everything else there is to do in the game since 2014. The only thing I need to do is get another major," said McIlroy.

"In 2014 I had won my last two starts, and going into this year I've won my last two starts.

"I need to stay in my own little world and not get too far ahead of myself, but if I can step on to the first tee on Thursday and feel as good about my game as I did [on Sunday], I think I'll have a good chance."

Scheffler, the man who sits above him in the rankings, is enjoying a stellar year with four victories in his past five starts, including becoming the first player to win successive Players Championships, before claiming last month's Masters.

He followed that with another PGA Tour victory before retreating to be with his pregnant wife Meredith. They welcomed their son Bennett into the world on 8 May.

Xander Schauffele, who McIlroy beat to win last week's PGA Tour title, is chasing his maiden major victory, while fellow American and US Open champion Wyndham Clark cannot be discounted.

While his recent form has been woeful - four missed cuts in his past seven majors - Justin Thomas is a two-time winner of this title and victorious in 2022.

Fellow American Jordan Spieth is making a seventh attempt to complete the career Grand Slam, having won the 2015 Masters and US Open and The Open in 2017.

Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open winner, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton are the leading Englishmen in the field, while two-time major winner Jon Rahm and rising stars Ludvig Aberg and Hovland are Europe's strongest contenders.

Fifteen-time major winner Woods is in the field but has not played competitively since finishing last of those who made the halfway cut at the Masters.

The 48-year-old made a record 24th consecutive cut in the event but hit an 82 - his worst score at Augusta National by four shots - in round three to drop down the leaderboard.

Woods has said he is aiming to play one tournament a month as he continues to regain fitness following a car crash in 2021 and subsequent operations.

As a winner in 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007 he has a lifetime exemption for the US PGA, though missed last year's championship after having surgery on an ankle problem.

Woods' victory at Valhalla in 2000 was the third leg of what was dubbed the Tiger Slam, when he won four consecutive major titles - the US Open, Open Championship and US PGA in 2000, followed by the 2001 Masters.

The BBC weather forecast for Louisville, Kentucky suggests a warm but unsettled week, with rain showers and thunderstorms predicted for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are looking brighter.

All times BST and subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

Thursday, 16 May

12:15-01:00 - Live text commentary on round one

Friday, 17 May

12:15-01:00 - Live text commentary on round two

Saturday, 18 May

17:00-01:00 - Live text commentary on round three

20:00-01:00 - Live commentary on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Sunday, 19 May

17:00-01:00 - Live text commentary on round four

20:00-21:00 - Live commentary on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

21:00-01:00 - Live commentary on 5 Live and BBC Sounds

US PGA Championship 2024: Dates, tee times, favourites, schedule, how to follow on the BBC (2024)

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How to watch the PGA Championship 2024? ›

Round 4 -- Sunday, May 19
  1. Round 4 start time: 7:45 a.m. [Tee times]
  2. PGA Championship live stream: 8-10 a.m. on ESPN+
  3. Early TV coverage: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on ESPN, fubo (Try for free)
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May 19, 2024

What are the tee times for the PGA Championship? ›

2024 PGA Championship tee times, Sunday pairings
  • 7:45 a.m. — Jeremy Wells, Alejandro Tosti.
  • 7:55 a.m. — Sebastian Soderberg, Brendon Todd.
  • 8:05 a.m. — Rasmus Hojgaard, Jordan Smith.
  • 8:15 a.m. — S.H. Kim, Dustin Johnson.
  • 8:25 a.m. — Andrew Putnam, Ryan Fox.
  • 8:35 a.m. — Talor Gooch, Stephan Jaeger.
May 19, 2024

How does PGA assign tee times? ›

Players are slotted into groupings and tee times based on a merit system that takes into account their rankings, number of wins, major championships, FedEx Cup list, and years on tour [2]. The players who have proven themselves on the PGA Tour and have higher rankings are typically given better tee times [2].

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THE OFFICIAL PGA TOUR APP

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How do I stream PGA Championship? ›

You can stream the final round of the PGA Championship via ESPN+, beginning early Sunday morning and lasting all day long. Options include exclusive early coverage beginning at 8 a.m. ET, featured groups, featured holes and more. ESPN and CBS will split the TV coverage, with ESPN opening the Sunday action at 10 a.m.

Is there a dress code at PGA spectators? ›

Like most public places, shirts, shoes and pants will be required to enter the PGA Championship. Generally speaking, spectators wear modest and sensible attire.

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How many golfers can play per tee time? ›

Typically you however do not allow golfers in groups of more than four. The more golfers there are in a group, the longer it will take them to play out and waiting times for them will increase, also unnerving the players. The others are right, most courses expect foursomes in each group.

What time does the final round of the PGA Championship start? ›

The final pairing teeing of Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa will tee off at 2:35 p.m. Some other notable pairings teeing off include Rory McIlroy and Tom Kim at 12:45 p.m., Justin Thomas and Tony Finau at 1:35 p.m. and Sahith Theegala and Shane Lowry at 2:25 p.m.

What time is Bryson DeChambeau tee time? ›

PGA Championship third-round tee times at Valhalla Golf Club
TIMETEEPLAYERS
1:18 PM EDT1Bryson DeChambeau Austin Eckroat Viktor Hovland
1:23 PM EDT10Nicolai Højgaard Joaquin Niemann Rickie Fowler
1:29 PM EDT1Thomas Detry Scottie Scheffler Mark Hubbard
1:34 PM EDT10Braden Shattuck S.H. Kim Stephan Jaeger
21 more rows
May 18, 2024

How does PGA schedule work? ›

From January through mid-August players compete in "regular season" events and earn FedEx Cup points, in addition to prize money. At the end of the regular season, the top 125 FedEx Cup points winners are eligible to compete in the "playoffs", four events taking place from mid-August to mid-September.

What determines which tee box to play from? ›

To select the ideal tees for your golf game, consider the distance of your average 5-iron shot, multiply it by 36, and choose the tees that match that yardage.

What happens if you miss your tee time on the PGA Tour? ›

The penalty for being late to the tee while playing match play is a loss of hole penalty. If a player in a match arrives late to the tee, but within five minutes, the player loses the hole, and the match must proceed to the second hole.

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Stream every 2024 PGA Tour event on ESPN+

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Follow all of the action from a single app, available for free from the PGA TOUR.

How do I subscribe to PGA Tour live? ›

Stream the 2024 PGA Championship on ESPN+

ESPN+ is ESPN's subscription streaming platform, which offers PGA Tour golf, exclusive live events, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren't accessible on the ESPN networks.

What is the official website of the PGA Tour? ›

PGATOUR.COM - Official Home of Golf and the FedExCup - PGA TOUR.

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