2026 Memorial Tournament Round 1: Broadcast Guide and Full Tee Times as Scheffler Seeks Three-Peat

The 2026 Memorial Tournament tees off Thursday at Muirfield Village, with Scottie Scheffler headlining the field as he chases a rare three-peat.

Scheffler's Bid for History

Scheffler has claimed back-to-back Memorial titles in 2024 and 2025, making him the clear betting favorite once again. His 2026 season numbers back up the hype: seven top-5 finishes in just 11 starts, including a victory at The American Express. He sits atop the FedEx Cup standings and has held the world No. 1 ranking with ease, though his last win was back in January.

How to Watch Round 1

Golf Channel carries live TV coverage from 2–6 p.m. ET on Thursday. For those wanting early action, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ begins streaming at 7:45 a.m. ET with featured group and featured hole coverage. The GOLF App offers a simulcast of the Golf Channel broadcast.

Key Tee Times

Scheffler tees off at 1:35 p.m. ET alongside Aaron Rai. Other marquee groupings include Rory McIlroy with Justin Thomas (10:25 a.m.), Xander Schauffele with Ludvig Åberg (1:25 p.m.), and Hideki Matsuyama grouped with Chris Gotterup and Sepp Straka (9:10 a.m.).

Strokeslab Take

Muirfield Village rewards precise iron play and consistent ball-striking — exactly where Scheffler's SG: APP and SG: OTT numbers shine. The data strongly supports him as the player to beat this week.