PGA Championship 2025: Second Round Groupings and Full Tee Times at Aronimink

The 108th PGA Championship is already shaping up to be a masterclass in major championship golf, and the second round at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, promises to separate the contenders from the pretenders. After a first round that saw the course’s Donald Ross-designed layout bite back with firm, fast fairways and slick Bentgrass greens, the field of 156 players is now laser-focused on making the cut. Thursday’s action saw a mix of brilliant ball-striking and punishing misses, with the rough—already deep and gnarly—becoming a graveyard for errant drives.

As the sun rises over the Delaware Valley for Round 2, the pressure intensifies. The leaderboard is congested, but Aronimink’s treacherous par-4s and the demanding 621-yard par-5 9th hole will dictate who survives and who packs their bags early. Below, we break down the key groupings, the full tee time schedule, and provide expert analysis on what to watch for during Friday’s critical round.

Marquee Groupings: Stars Align on Friday Morning

The PGA of America has stacked the second round with compelling trios that blend major champions, rising stars, and local favorites. Here are the groups that will draw the biggest galleries and the most television coverage.

Group 1: The Heavyweights (10:45 AM ET – Tee #1)

• Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1)
• Rory McIlroy (4-time major winner)
• Collin Morikawa (2-time major winner, 2020 PGA Champion)

Expert Analysis: This is the group to watch. Scheffler’s iron play is otherworldly, but his putting on Aronimink’s tricky sloping greens will be tested. McIlroy, who opened with a solid 69, needs to avoid the mental lapses that cost him on the back nine Thursday. Morikawa, fresh off a T4 at the Masters, is the ultimate course manager. Expect fireworks—or a few blown fuses. The winner of this group’s internal battle will likely be within three shots of the lead.

Group 2: The Power and Precision Pair (11:00 AM ET – Tee #10)

• Jon Rahm (2021 U.S. Open Champion)
• Xander Schauffele (Olympic Gold Medalist)
• Viktor Hovland (FedEx Cup Champion)

Expert Analysis: Rahm’s fiery temperament and Schauffele’s ice-cold major consistency make this a fascinating contrast. Hovland, still searching for his first major, has the short game to scramble on Aronimink’s demanding par-3s. The back nine at Aronimink (their starting nine) features the brutal 488-yard par-4 12th and the reachable par-5 16th. If Rahm finds fairways, he could post a low number. Schauffele, however, is a master of grinding out a 67 on a tough track.

Group 3: The Veterans and the Rising Star (1:30 PM ET – Tee #1)

• Brooks Koepka (5-time major champion)
• Justin Thomas (2-time PGA Champion)
• Ludvig Åberg (Swedish phenom)

Expert Analysis: Koepka thrives on major championship intensity, and his opening round of 71 left him with work to do. Thomas, who won the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, loves the feel of a major on a classic course. Åberg, making his PGA Championship debut, has the athleticism and power to overpower Aronimink’s length. The key for this group: avoiding the deep rough on the par-5s. Koepka’s driving accuracy will be under the microscope.

Full Tee Times for Round 2 of the 108th PGA Championship

Below is the complete schedule for Friday, May 16, 2025, at Aronimink Golf Club. All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Note that groupings are based on first-round scores, with the field split between the 1st and 10th tees.

Tee #1 (Front Nine Start)

• 7:00 AM: Aaron Rai, Lucas Herbert, Davis Thompson
• 7:11 AM: Adam Hadwin, Alex Noren, Nick Hardy
• 7:22 AM: Brendon Todd, Dylan Frittelli, Matt Wallace
• 7:33 AM: Sepp Straka, Justin Suh, Callum Tarren
• 7:44 AM: Patrick Rodgers, Kevin Yu, Sam Stevens
• 7:55 AM: Chris Kirk, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Montgomery
• 8:06 AM: J.T. Poston, Adam Schenk, Ben Griffin
• 8:17 AM: Andrew Putnam, Cam Davis, Ryan Fox
• 8:28 AM: Thomas Detry, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Emiliano Grillo
• 8:39 AM: Kevin Kisner, Charley Hoffman, Stewart Cink
• 8:50 AM: Padraig Harrington, Y.E. Yang, John Daly
• 9:01 AM: Lucas Glover, Gary Woodland, Francesco Molinari
• 9:12 AM: Matt Kuchar, Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson
• 9:23 AM: Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama
• 9:34 AM: Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel
• 9:45 AM: Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose, Adam Scott
• 9:56 AM: Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day
• 10:07 AM: Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods
• 10:18 AM: Cameron Smith, Max Homa, Tom Kim
• 10:29 AM: Sam Burns, Sahith Theegala, Alex Fitzpatrick
• 10:40 AM: J.J. Spaun, Austin Eckroat, Ben Kohles
• 10:51 AM: Mark Hubbard, David Lipsky, Ryan Armour
• 11:02 AM: Brandon Wu, Paul Barjon, Trey Mullinax
• 11:13 AM: Danny Willett, Dean Burmester, Oliver Bekker
• 11:24 AM: K.H. Lee, Joaquin Niemann, Mito Pereira
• 11:35 AM: Russell Henley, Brian Harman, Cameron Young
• 11:46 AM: Corey Conners, Harris English, Keith Mitchell
• 11:57 AM: Scott Stallings, Martin Laird, Chez Reavie
• 12:08 PM: Ryan Palmer, Troy Merritt, Brandt Snedeker
• 12:19 PM: Lee Hodges, Akshay Bhatia, Matti Schmid
• 12:30 PM: Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els
• 12:41 PM: Tom Hoge, Maverick McNealy, David Puig
• 12:52 PM: Sungjae Im, Byeong Hun An, Kiradech Aphibarnrat
• 1:03 PM: Si Woo Kim, C.T. Pan, Sebastian Munoz
• 1:14 PM: Denny McCarthy, Andrew Novak, Michael Kim
• 1:25 PM: Taylor Moore, Garrick Higgo, Rikuya Hoshino
• 1:36 PM: Beau Hossler, Joseph Bramlett, Will Gordon
• 1:47 PM: Harry Hall, Dylan Wu, Austin Smotherman
• 1:58 PM: Peter Malnati, Kevin Tway, Carson Young
• 2:09 PM: Nate Lashley, Sean O’Hair, Scott Hend
• 2:20 PM: Ben Martin, Chad Ramey, Trevor Cone
• 2:31 PM: Martin Trainer, Robert Streb, Paul Broadhurst
• 2:42 PM: Greg Chalmers, Steve Alker, Steven Bowditch

Tee #10 (Back Nine Start)

• 7:00 AM: Erik van Rooyen, Lanto Griffin, Justin Lower
• 7:11 AM: Patton Kizzire, Alex Smalley, S.H. Kim
• 7:22 AM: Doc Redman, Davis Riley, Jordan L. Smith
• 7:33 AM: Robby Shelton, Nick Watney, Jason Dufner
• 7:44 AM: Henrik Stenson, Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen
• 7:55 AM: Robert MacIntyre, Adrian Meronk, Ryan Fox
• 8:06 AM: Victor Perez, Ryo Hisatsune, Thriston Lawrence
• 8:17 AM: Min Woo Lee, Nicolai Højgaard, Rasmus Højgaard
• 8:28 AM: Aaron Wise, Will Zalatoris, Matthew Wolff
• 8:39 AM: Cameron Tringale, Mark Leishman, Joel Dahmen
• 8:50 AM: Paul Casey, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood
• 9:01 AM: David Lingmerth, Anirban Lahiri, Thongchai Jaidee
• 9:12 AM: Brendan Steele, Jhonattan Vegas, Graeme McDowell
• 9:23 AM: Matt Jones, Wyndham Clark, Kurt Kitayama
• 9:34 AM: Tyrrell Hatton, Harold Varner III, Talor Gooch
• 9:45 AM: Seamus Power, Lucas Herbert, John Huh
• 9:56 AM: Keith Mitchell, Chesson Hadley, Michael Block
• 10:07 AM: Adam Long, David Skinns, Zac Blair
• 10:18 AM: Daniel Berger, Kevin Streelman, Kelly Kraft
• 10:29 AM: Richy Werenski, Hank Lebioda, Paul Waring
• 10:40 AM: Brice Garnett, Ryan Brehm, Scott Brown
• 10:51 AM: Bill Haas, James Hahn, Vaughn Taylor
• 11:02 AM: Jimmy Walker, Martin Kaymer, Shaun Micheel
• 11:13 AM: Luke Donald, Brian Gay, Jerry Kelly
• 11:24 AM: Sangmoon Bae, Satoshi Kodaira, Danny Lee
• 11:35 AM: Cameron Champ, Hayden Buckley, Victor Perez
• 11:46 AM: Taylor Pendrith, Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor
• 11:57 AM: Stephan Jaeger, Chris Gotterup, Matthias Schmid
• 12:08 PM: Matthew NeSmith, Ben Taylor, Harry Higgs
• 12:19 PM: Tyler Duncan, Russell Knox, Adam Svensson
• 12:30 PM: Chris Stroud, Wesley Bryan, Roger Sloan
• 12:41 PM: Brett Stegmaier, Michael Gligic, Jared Wolfe
• 12:52 PM: Austin Cook, Brandon Hagy, Chase Seiffert
• 1:03 PM: Bo Hoag, Vincent Whaley, Jonas Blixt
• 1:14 PM: Fabián Gómez, Arjun Atwal, Tim Herron
• 1:25 PM: Michael Thompson, Ben Crane, Vaughn Taylor
• 1:36 PM: J.B. Holmes, Hunter Mahan, Charles Howell III
• 1:47 PM: Johnson Wagner, Bob Estes, Mike Weir
• 1:58 PM: Geoff Ogilvy, Davis Love III, John Senden
• 2:09 PM: David Toms, Rich Beem, Shaun Micheel
• 2:20 PM: Mark Hensby, Todd Hamilton, Ben Curtis
• 2:31 PM: Vijay Singh, John Daly II, Larry Mize
• 2:42 PM: Tom Watson, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus

Key Storylines to Follow in Round 2

Aronimink is a traditional, positional golf course that punishes aggression. The winning score will likely be under par, but the cut line is projected around +2 or +3. Here are three critical factors that will shape Friday’s action.

The Par-4 Gauntlet

Aronimink features four par-4s that measure over 470 yards from the championship tees. The 4th hole (497 yards) and the 12th hole (488 yards) are absolute beasts. Players who miss the fairway on these holes will be forced to hack out sideways. Watch for short-game wizards like Collin Morikawa or Brian Harman to thrive here, while long hitters who spray it may struggle.

The Weather Factor

Forecasts call for a mix of sun and clouds with gusty winds up to 15 mph in the afternoon. The early wave (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM groups) will have the best scoring conditions. Late starters, including the Scheffler-McIlroy-Morikawa group, will face a stiffer test. Ball-striking and spin control will be at a premium when the wind swirls through Aronimink’s tree-lined corridors.

The Cut Line Drama

With 156 players, only the top 70 and ties advance. Several big names are on the bubble after Round 1. Brooks Koepka (71), Jordan Spieth (72), and Phil Mickelson (73) need solid rounds to avoid an early exit. Mickelson, the 2021 PGA Champion, is playing on a special exemption and needs a low round to stay relevant. The cut line pressure often produces both heroics and heartbreak.

Expert Predictions for Friday’s Second Round

Based on course history, current form, and the groupings above, here are three bold predictions for the second round.

Prediction 1: Scottie Scheffler fires a 66. The World No. 1 is too disciplined to let a tough course beat him twice. His approach game is the best in the world, and he will use the early tee time (10:45 AM) to avoid the worst of the afternoon winds. Look for him to birdie both par-5s and navigate the par-4s with patience.

Prediction 2: The “Big Three” of the afternoon group (Koepka, Thomas, Åberg) all make the cut, but only one breaks 70. Thomas is my pick. He has a major championship pedigree and a killer instinct on classic courses. Koepka may struggle with driver consistency, while Åberg’s inexperience on a firm, fast major layout could lead to a few bogeys. Thomas posts a 68.

Prediction 3

Source: Based on news from Sky Sports.

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