How to watch 2026 PGA Championship Round 3 for free: Tee times, livestream
Round 3 of the 2026 PGA Championship took place on May 16 at Aronimink Golf Course in Newton Square, Pennsylvania, with Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy leading at four under par. The field was tightly bunched due to challenging wind conditions and difficult pin placements, keeping 44 players within five shots of the lead. Coverage aired on ESPN and CBS, with streaming options available via DIRECTV and ESPN+.
- ▪Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy led the 2026 PGA Championship after 36 holes at four under par.
- ▪Defending champion Scottie Scheffler was two under par and within striking distance of the lead.
- ▪Bryson DeChambeau and Garrick Higgo missed the cut, with Higgo falling short by one stroke despite a two-stroke penalty for being late to his tee time.
- ▪Round 3 coverage aired on ESPN from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET and on CBS from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET, with early streaming on ESPN+ starting at 8 a.m.
- ▪Featured groups and holes were streamed on ESPN+ throughout the day.
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Golf How to watch 2026 PGA Championship Round 3 for free: Tee times, livestream By Angela Tricarico Published May 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. After the field was cut from 156 to 70, Round 3 of the PGA Championship begins this morning. A duo of American golfers, Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy, sit atop the leaderboard at four under par after 36 holes.
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