2026 Memorial Tournament: Round 1 Groupings and Tee Times at Muirfield Village

2026 Memorial Tournament: Round 1 Preview and Tee Times

The 2026 Memorial Tournament tees off Thursday, June 4 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio — one of the PGA Tour's premier Signature Events.

McIlroy Chasing the One Trophy That Has Eluded Him

Rory McIlroy headlines a stellar field as he pursues his first Memorial title. Despite two Masters victories and six major championships among his 30+ PGA Tour wins, McIlroy has never claimed the trophy Jack Nicklaus hands out at Muirfield Village. After a strong 2026 season — including a win at Augusta National and three additional top-10s in just seven starts — McIlroy enters in fine form.

A victory this week would net him $4 million and serve as ideal preparation for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills later this month. He tees off at 10:25 a.m. ET alongside Justin Thomas.

Key Tee Times

- Scottie Scheffler: 1:35 p.m. ET with Aaron Rai - Xander Schauffele: 1:25 p.m. ET with Ludvig Åberg - Hideki Matsuyama: 9:10 a.m. ET with Andrew Novak - Ryo Hisatsune: 8:25 a.m. ET with J.T. Poston - Jordan Spieth: 8:05 a.m. ET with Jason Day

How to Watch

Golf Channel carries live coverage from 2–6 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ begins early streaming at 7:45 a.m. ET with featured group and hole coverage throughout the day.

Strokeslab Take

With Muirfield Village's demanding layout, SG: APP will be the stat to watch. McIlroy's elite SG: OTT numbers give him a structural edge on this long, tree-lined course — making him a strong candidate to finally close the gap in his résumé.