Rory McIlroy will tee off at 13:40 BST on Thursday as the 108th US PGA Championship kicks off at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. The 37‑year‑old, fresh from defending his Masters crown, draws Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth on the 10th tee. McIlroy’s 2012 eight‑stroke victory remains the tournament’s largest margin.

World number one Scottie Scheffler begins his title defence at 19:05, paired with England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and veteran Justin Rose. Scheffler’s bid to repeat follows a dominant season that saw him finish atop the FedExCup standings. A strong opening round could cement his status as the tour’s leading contender.

Matt Fitzpatrick’s younger brother Alex, who clinched a tour card by winning the Zurich Classic alongside his sibling, tees off first at 11:45 with Americans Braden Shattuck and Ben Griffin. Tommy Fleetwood departs at 18:45, joined by Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre and US youngster Chris Gotterup, completing a diverse opening day line‑up.

Bryson DeChambeau starts at 13:18 beside Rickie Fowler and Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. The two‑time major champion’s presence adds firepower to an already stacked field that includes the defending champion, the world No.1, and a fresh Masters winner. With multiple stars on the first tee, the tournament promises a compelling showdown.