Photo by Gerda Kauks on Unsplash Playing the Old Course at St. Andrews is the most meaningful round of golf most players will ever experience. The birthplace of the game, the course where the rules were first codified, and the venue of more Open Championships than anywhere else in the world — it's a pilgrimage every golfer should make at least once. Here's everything you need to know to make it happen. The Ballot System Explained Tee times on the Old Course are allocated through two systems: advance balloting and a same-day ballot. The advance ballot allows golfers to apply online for tee times up to two years ahead; successful applications are notified and required to pay within a specific window. The success rate varies significantly by season — summer months have low odds (20–30%) while October-April odds are considerably better. The same-day ballot (sometimes called the "singles ballot") opens at 2 PM each day for the following morning's tee times. Golfer...
Round 2 of the 2026 PGA Championship is here and so is cut day at Aronimink Golf Club. After today's 18 holes, the top 70 players and ties advance to the weekend. Here is how to watch Friday's second round live and what to watch for on cut day.
What Channel Is the PGA Championship On Today — Friday May 15
ESPN+: 7 AM–12 PM ET — Early round coverage. Requires ESPN+ subscription
ESPN: 12–7 PM ET — Main Round 2 broadcast. Cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service
ESPN2: 7–8 PM ET — Late coverage
Golf Channel: 8–10 PM ET — Live From the PGA Championship post-round
How to Stream PGA Championship Round 2 Free Today
The ESPN App carries the 12–7 PM broadcast free with any live TV streaming service login. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV Blue, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream all include ESPN and provide ESPN App access. Sign in with your credentials and search for the PGA Championship broadcast. The PGA Championship app provides free live scoring and shot tracking all day at pgachampionship.com.
The Cut: What to Watch For
The PGA Championship cuts to the top 70 players and ties after 36 holes — the most inclusive cut in major championship golf. Watch the cut line tracker throughout Friday afternoon as afternoon groups come through Aronimink's demanding layout. At a par 70 course with more than 170 bunkers, scores balloon quickly when players miss fairways and greens. Big names missing the cut is always a Friday afternoon storyline at major championships — Aronimink will not spare anyone who struggles with its demands.
The 36-Hole Leader
The player leading after 36 holes at a major championship wins approximately 40% of the time. Watch who emerges from Friday as the 36-hole leader — that player enters the weekend as the statistical favorite. Anyone within three shots of the lead has legitimate winning potential. Anyone five or more back faces a difficult climb at a course this demanding.
Tomorrow: Moving Day on CBS
Saturday switches to CBS for the crucial 1–7 PM window, with ESPN carrying the morning from 10 AM–1 PM. This is when the Wanamaker Trophy race really begins. Set a reminder for Saturday's CBS broadcast — Moving Day at the PGA Championship is appointment viewing.
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