How to watch the PGA Championship: Start time, channels, and other things to know

By Jack Bantock, CNN
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Published 4:44 AM EDT, Thu May 18, 2023
Justin Thomas celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green, the third playoff hole during the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Justin Thomas celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green, the third playoff hole during the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt on the 18th hole with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay.
Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt on the 18th hole with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay.
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Will Zalatoris reacts to his putt on the 18th green, putting him against Justin Thomas for the three-hole playoff.
Will Zalatoris reacts to his putt on the 18th green, putting him against Justin Thomas for the three-hole playoff.
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Abraham Ancer hits from the fairway on the fourth hole.
Abraham Ancer hits from the fairway on the fourth hole.
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Rory McIlroy places his golf ball on the fourth tee wearing a bracelet with his daughter's name on it.
Rory McIlroy places his golf ball on the fourth tee wearing a bracelet with his daughter's name on it.
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Matthew Fitzpatrick plays a shot on the seventh hole.
Matthew Fitzpatrick plays a shot on the seventh hole.
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Rickie Fowler hits from the hazard on the 17th hole.
Rickie Fowler hits from the hazard on the 17th hole.
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Tiger Woods waves after his third round on the 18th hole on Saturday, May 21, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Woods withdrew from the competition after struggling in his third round.
Tiger Woods waves after his third round on the 18th hole on Saturday, May 21, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Woods withdrew from the competition after struggling in his third round.
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Matt Fitzpatrick reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 15th green during the third round.
Matt Fitzpatrick reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 15th green during the third round.
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Matt Fitzpatrick and Davis Riley walk on the 18th green during the third round.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Davis Riley walk on the 18th green during the third round.
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Will Zalatoris plays his shot from the bunker on the first green during the third round.
Will Zalatoris plays his shot from the bunker on the first green during the third round.
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Tiger Woods and his caddy walk on the ninth green during the third round.
Tiger Woods and his caddy walk on the ninth green during the third round.
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Spectators watch Will Zalatoris hit his shot on the 16th hole during the third round.
Spectators watch Will Zalatoris hit his shot on the 16th hole during the third round.
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Mito Pereira tees off from the 12th tee during the third round.
Mito Pereira tees off from the 12th tee during the third round.
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Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the second tee during the second round on Friday, May 20.
Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the second tee during the second round on Friday, May 20.
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A young spectator views players through binoculars during the second round.
A young spectator views players through binoculars during the second round.
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Tiger Woods plays his second shot on the first hole as a gallery of fans look on during the second round.
Tiger Woods plays his second shot on the first hole as a gallery of fans look on during the second round.
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Erik van Rooynen (left) and Harry Higgs (right) clean off the green on the 12th hole during the second round.
Erik van Rooynen (left) and Harry Higgs (right) clean off the green on the 12th hole during the second round.
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Xander Schauffele plays a shot from a bunker on the fifth hole during the second round.
Xander Schauffele plays a shot from a bunker on the fifth hole during the second round.
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<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/20/golf/aaron-wise-hit-with-ball-pga-championship-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Aaron Wise</a> kneels on the seventh hole after being hit by a ball played by Cameron Smith during the second round.
Aaron Wise kneels on the seventh hole after being hit by a ball played by Cameron Smith during the second round.
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Fans dressed in matching Hawaiian shirts and shorts watch the action during the second round.
Fans dressed in matching Hawaiian shirts and shorts watch the action during the second round.
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Collin Morikawa on the 18th tee during the second round.
Collin Morikawa on the 18th tee during the second round.
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A squirrel runs across the fairway on the 16th hole during the second round.
A squirrel runs across the fairway on the 16th hole during the second round.
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Justin Thomas hits from the rough on the 16th hole during the second round.
Justin Thomas hits from the rough on the 16th hole during the second round.
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Patrick Cantlay putts on the 15th green during the second round.
Patrick Cantlay putts on the 15th green during the second round.
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Spectators walk uphill to the first and 10th tee boxes in the second round.
Spectators walk uphill to the first and 10th tee boxes in the second round.
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Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, May 19.
Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, May 19.
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Adri Arnaus of Spain walks on the 10th hole during the first round.
Adri Arnaus of Spain walks on the 10th hole during the first round.
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Tiger Woods reacts after his shot from the eighth tee during the first round.
Tiger Woods reacts after his shot from the eighth tee during the first round.
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Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 13th tee during the first round.
Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 13th tee during the first round.
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Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the second green.
Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the second green.
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Ryan Vermeer searches for his golf ball on the 16th hole during the first round.
Ryan Vermeer searches for his golf ball on the 16th hole during the first round.
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Adam Scott plays a shot on the eighth tee during the first round.
Adam Scott plays a shot on the eighth tee during the first round.
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Cameron Smith plays a shot from a bunker on the eighth hole during the first round.
Cameron Smith plays a shot from a bunker on the eighth hole during the first round.
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Fans watch on the 14th hole during the first round.
Fans watch on the 14th hole during the first round.
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Cameron Davis reacts after his tee shot on the third hole.
Cameron Davis reacts after his tee shot on the third hole.
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Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods stand on the fourth green.
Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods stand on the fourth green.
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Will Zalatoris plays his shot from the 10th tee.
Will Zalatoris plays his shot from the 10th tee.
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Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond walk over a bridge on the third hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2022 PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond walk over a bridge on the third hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2022 PGA Championship.
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Fans watch as Tiger Woods prepares to play a shot on the sixth hole.
Fans watch as Tiger Woods prepares to play a shot on the sixth hole.
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Jordan Spieth signs autographs during a practice round ahead of the 2022 PGA Championship.
Jordan Spieth signs autographs during a practice round ahead of the 2022 PGA Championship.
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Maintenance takes place ahead of a practice round before the start of the 2022 PGA Championship.
Maintenance takes place ahead of a practice round before the start of the 2022 PGA Championship.
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In pictures: The 2022 PGA Championship
CNN  — 

Caught your breath from The Masters? Good, because it’s time for the second men’s golf major of the season: The PGA Championship.

The 105th edition of the event marks a return to the sprawling fairways of Oak Hill in Rochester, as the New York club plays host to the tournament for the fourth time in its history, and the first since 2013.

Then, Jason Dufner defied his world No. 21 ranking to clinch a stunning surprise victory. Ten years on, any golfer similarly hoping to upset the odds will have to overcome a field stacked with firepower.

Reigning champion Justin Thomas will be out to defend the Wanamaker Trophy he won under dramatic circumstances a year ago in Tulsa, as he capitalized on a devastating collapse by Chile’s Mito Pereira to beat US compatriot Will Zalatoris in a tense three-hole playoff.

Thomas keeping perspective

Victory at Southern Hills last year sealed Thomas’ second career major and second PGA Championship, having clinched the 99th edition of the tournament at Quail Hollow in 2017.

That victory ended a 13-month wait for a win for Thomas. One year on, the 30-year-old finds himself arriving in a similar position, with his Tulsa triumph – his 15th on the PGA Tour – his most recent victory.

A missed cut at The Masters marked a frustrating start to the major calendar for the world No. 13, but Thomas – well-known for playing with his heart on his sleeve – credits compatriot Max Homa with helping him keep perspective amid disappointments.