Alex Smalley heads into the final round of the PGA Championship with a narrow two-shot lead over Jon Rahm, Matti Schmid, Nick Taylor, and Ludvig Åberg. Five other players sit just one shot further back, keeping the tournament wide open as Sunday’s action gets underway at Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club. The defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, who started the week as the tournament favorite to claim a fifth major in as many seasons, now has five shots to make up after a sluggish weekend. His final-round tee time is set for 5:05pm UK time, putting him in the early group as the race intensifies.

Final Groupings Set for Sunday Showdown

Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner and one of the game’s biggest names, will tee off at 7:05pm in a blockbuster pairing alongside Xander Schauffele. The two have been separated by just a few shots all week, and their final-round chemistry could swing the tournament. McIlroy’s group joins the leaders Smalley and Schmid, who start at 7:35pm in the last pairing of the day. Scheffler’s group, featuring Justin Rose at 6:25pm, faces the toughest climb back into contention.

The PGA Championship is the headline act in a triple-header of live golf on Sky Sports this weekend. While the men’s final major of the year plays out at Aronimink, the Ladies European Tour’s Amundi German Masters is streaming live on Sky Sports+ all weekend, and the LPGA Tour’s Kroger Queen City Championship—where Charley Hull will defend her title—airs on Sky Sports Mix. That means golf fans have nonstop action across men’s, women’s, and senior tours, with every shot carrying weight.

Smalley’s Maiden Major Chase

Smalley, a 26-year-old American who’s won four times on the PGA Tour but none in majors, has never been closer to a breakthrough. His ball-striking has been sharp all week, and he’s held his nerve in tight moments. But a two-shot lead at a major isn’t safe—just ask anyone who’s blown one, like Collin Morikawa in 2020 or Justin Thomas in 2022. Smalley’s final round will start at 7:35pm, giving him plenty of time to stew—and plenty of reasons to stay loose.

Scheffler’s struggles have been the week’s biggest surprise. The world No. 1 has looked off his game, missing fairways and greens at the worst times. His final-round push starts at 5:05pm, but he’ll need near-flawless golf to close the gap. Rose, a two-time major winner himself, will try to capitalize in the 6:25pm group, but the pressure’s on everyone now.

Where to Watch and What’s Next

Live coverage of the final round begins at 4pm on Sky Sports Golf, with an extended simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event at 8pm for the late finishers. The PGA of America’s Corebridge Financial Team, made up of 20 PGA professionals, will also provide insights throughout the broadcast. With the trophy still up for grabs, Sunday’s round could deliver drama, heartbreak, or a first-time major champion.

For golf fans, this is the last chance to see the year’s final major played out in real time. The winner will join an elite group—only the third player in the last decade to win a major without a top-10 finish the week before. Smalley, McIlroy, Scheffler, or one of the chasing pack could etch their name into history by dusk on Sunday.

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  • Source: Sky Sports
  • Published: May 17, 2026 at 00:30 UTC
  • Category: Sports
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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

O favorito Alex Smalley busca fechar com chave de ouro sua impressionante campanha no PGA Championship, enquanto a grande atração do torneio, Rory McIlroy, entra em quadra em horário nobre daqui do Brasil para definir seu destino no título.

Com uma vantagem de dois tacadas sobre o pelotão, o norte-americano Smalley chega ao domingo em Aronimink com a chance de garantir sua primeira vitória em majors, após uma semana de golfistas em alta performance. Enquanto isso, o irlandês McIlroy, que já domina as manchetes esportivas brasileiras, estreia às 15h05 (horário de Brasília) ao lado do norte-americano Xander Schauffele, em uma dupla que promete agitar as transmissões e as redes sociais por aqui, já que ambos são figuras carismáticas e de grande apelo ao público lusófono.

O desfecho do torneio promete definir não só o campeão, mas também quem levará para casa o cobiçado troféu Wanamaker, enquanto os brasileiros acompanham cada tacada com a paixão de sempre, à espera de um novo herói no golfe ou de McIlroy erguendo mais um troféu.