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Rory McIlroy paired with Xander Schauffele for US PGA Championship closing round

NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond prepare for a shot on the second tee during the second round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 15, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by A
Rory McIlroy is looking to follow up his Masters success with another major win

Rory McIlroy will begin his final round at the US PGA Championship a half an hour before leader Alex Smalley as the Co Down man looks to claim back-to-back majors in Aronimink.

McIlroy, who will play his final round alongside American Xander Schauffele, is due out on course just after 7pm Irish time, with Smalley going at 7:35pm.

The six-time major winner shot 66 on Saturday to trail Smalley by just two shots heading into Sunday's climax. He's in a tie for second alongside four other golfers.

Pádraig Harrington, who is tied for 31st on level par, will take to the course at 4:35pm alongside Tom Hoge, while Shane Lowry is out in the early afternoon after finishing on four over par on Saturday.

It's a congested leaderboard with 30 players under par and within real stiking distance of Smalley's current score of six under par.

US PGA Championship final round - selected tee times (all times IST)
1.43pm – Shane Lowry and John Parry
4.35pm – Pádraig Harrington and Tom Hog
5.05pm – Scottie Scheffler and David Puig
7.05pm – Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele
7.15pm – Aaron Rai and Ludvig Aberg
7.25pm – Nick Taylor and Jon Rahm
7.35pm – Alex Smalley and Matti Schmid

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