In addition to the linear windows, PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App puts fans in control across all four rounds, carrying four simultaneous feeds \u2014 including a main feed \u2014 as part of its more than 100 hours of coverage throughout the Playoffs. ESPN App coverage from Bellerive also begins Thursday at 10 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n
McIlroy & Schauffele headline Friday at Bellerive on ESPN<\/p>\n
Again this week, ESPN\u2019s early round coverage on its primary linear channel will feature a trio of signature pairings that tee off during the 10 a.m.\u201312 p.m. window.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s featured pairing on ESPN brings together World No. 2 and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy with two-time major champion and Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele. Multi-time TOUR winners Robert MacIntyre and Rickie Fowler, along with Jake Knapp and Alex Noren, round out the Friday coverage.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, ESPN\u2019s window opens with two-time major champion Collin Morikawa paired alongside multi-time TOUR winner Ludvig \u00c5berg. The first round on ESPN will also feature major winners Gary Woodland and Adam Scott, plus Tom Kim and Ryan Fox, both looking to add a second win to their 2026 resumes.<\/p>\n
Fans can also catch a sample of PGA TOUR LIVE @ESPN on X during a live simulcast on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. and Friday at approximately 10:40 a.m.<\/p>\n
Scottie Scheffler looks for his second win in as many weeks on the ESPN App<\/p>\n
Every shot from World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler\u2019s first and second rounds \u2014 paired with major winner Matt Fitzpatrick \u2014 will be available for fans on the ESPN App as part of Marquee Group coverage on Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n
Michael Eaves anchors ESPN\u2019s Playoffs coverage from Memphis to Atlanta<\/p>\n
Signature ESPN anchor Michael Eaves returns as host this week, framing the action as the field races toward East Lake. Eaves opened the Playoffs at last week\u2019s FedEx St. Jude Championship and will close out the action at the season-ending TOUR Championship (Aug. 27\u201328).<\/p>\n
Across every ESPN FedExCup Playoffs window, the presentation is elevated by enhanced production elements, including extra cameras and drones, enhanced player audio, and 3D hole and course modeling from PGA TOUR Studios.<\/p>\n
PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast<\/p>\n
The PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast presented by DraftKings is back for the BMW Championship. The first all-day, watch-and-bet experience for golf fans, Betcast blends live betting analysis, matchup previews, tournament features and betting-focused discussion, all on the ESPN App. For more, visit ESPN Press Room.<\/p>\n
Featured Hole<\/p>\n
Featured Hole coverage brings fans every shot from Bellerive Country Club\u2019s par-3 16th hole, beginning at 3 p.m. during the first two rounds on the ESPN App.<\/p>\n
Featured Groups & notable tee times on ESPN<\/p>\n
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Full early-round PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App coverage<\/p>\n
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**PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App will follow a similar schedule on Saturday and Sunday, determined when pairings and tee times are announced.<\/p>\n
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App<\/p>\n
Throughout the PGA TOUR season, PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App gives fans access to more than 4,300 live and exclusive hours covering 34 tournaments, including all eight of the TOUR\u2019s Signature Events in 2026. PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App is part of the PGA TOUR\u2019s nine-year domestic media rights portfolio announced in March 2020.<\/p>\n
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