Truist Championship first round delayed by rain at Quail Hollow

Heavy rain has delayed the start of the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. The first groups are now expected to tee off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.

The second Signature Event of the PGA Tour season features a $3.6 million winner's share and a strong field including World No. 2 Rory McIlroy. McIlroy is scheduled to play alongside Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Rose in the opening round, which was originally set to begin earlier in the morning before the weather delay.

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Rory McIlroy celebrates tying for the lead with a 5-under 66 after rain delay at the Genesis Invitational first round, Riviera Country Club.
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Rory McIlroy ties for lead in rain-delayed Genesis Invitational first round

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Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 66 to tie Jacob Bridgeman for the lead after the first round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. The tournament, marking its 100th year, faced a three-hour rain delay before resuming. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled with a 4-over front nine, sitting near the bottom of the leaderboard.

The 2026 Genesis Invitational began its first round on February 19 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, but faced a rain delay shortly after starting. The tournament features a strong field including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, marking its return to the venue after last year's wildfires. Play resumed in the afternoon amid forecasts of continued wet conditions.

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Daniel Berger held a two-shot lead at 13-under par through 15 holes when the third round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational was suspended due to darkness. Akshay Bhatia trails at 11-under through 16 holes, while Cameron Young, Sepp Straka and Collin Morikawa sit at 9-under. Rory McIlroy withdrew before his tee time due to back spasms.

Sepp Straka and Sahith Theegala shot 5-under 67s to share the clubhouse lead after the first round of the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Maverick McNealy and Lee Hodges also posted 67s, while defending champion Rory McIlroy carded a 2-over 74 amid rust from a recent back injury. Austin Smotherman stands at 5 under through 17 holes, with play suspended for darkness.

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Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer lead the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans at 16-under par heading into Saturday's third round at TPC Louisiana. Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex sit one shot back in the final grouping. Play begins at 10:58 a.m. ET from the first and 10th tees.

The 2026 Cadillac Championship continues Friday with the second round at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster course. Full tee times feature top players including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose and Jordan Spieth. Coverage begins early on PGA Tour Live with Golf Channel airing from 3 p.m. ET.

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The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, the PGA Tour's third Signature Event, begins Thursday, March 5-8, at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the clear betting favorite at +310 (FanDuel) to +350 across sportsbooks, headlining a 72-player field including the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Rory McIlroy (+900 to +1000) and defending champion Russell Henley (+3000) are among the top contenders at the $20 million par-72 layout.

 

 

 

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