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Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy highlight Memorial Tournament first-round pairings

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy highlight Memorial Tournament first-round pairings
Summary

The Memorial Tournament, the PGA Tour's seventh signature event, begins Thursday at Muirfield Village in Columbus, Ohio. Round 1 features a competitive field of 72 players, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy. Live coverage on Golf Channel starts at 2 p.m. ET. Players will tee off from 7:45 AM ET, with notable pairings including Jason Day with Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas alongside Rory McIlroy in the late morning group.

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  • •Memorial Tournament starts Thursday at Muirfield Village.
  • •Round 1 features 72 players competing for 36-hole cut.
  • •Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are among leading competitors.
  • •Golf Channel coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET.
  • •First tee times start at 7:45 AM ET.
Latest Updates
  • 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Memorial Tournament 2026: Second-round tee times, pairings, how to watch
  • 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Memorial Tournament 2026: First-round tee times, pairings, how to watch
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Round 2 tee times and how to watch the Memorial Tournament, the PGA Tour's seventh signature event of the season.

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Round 1 tee times and how to watch the Memorial Tournament, the PGA Tour's seventh signature event of the season.

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