PGA Championship 2015 Tee Times: Pairings and Predictions for Sunday Schedule
A thrilling Saturday at the 2015 PGA Championship has set up what could be the most compelling final round at a major this year.
Not only did Jason Day (15-under overall, six-under on Saturday) become the first player since Tiger Woods to own a 54-hole lead in three straight majors, per the Golf Channel's Justin Ray, but Jordan Spieth (13-under overall, seven-under on Saturday) put together a memorable back nine loaded with birdies to close the gap and solidify a spot in Sunday's final pairing.
Factor in the lingering presences of Justin Rose and Branden Grace at 12 under par, and there's going to be plenty to watch for down the home stretch at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
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Take a look at the top of the leaderboard below, while you can view a complete rundown of the weekend's scores at PGA.com:
With a crowded and talented group of contenders salivating at a chance to capture the Wanamaker Trophy, here's a glimpse at when some of Sunday's marquee pairings will tee off:
| 2:09 p.m. ET | Anirban Lahiri | Matt Kuchar |
| 2:18 p.m. ET | Matt Jones | Dustin Johnson |
| 2:27 p.m. ET | Martin Kaymer | Tony Finau |
| 2:36 p.m. ET | Branden Grace | Justin Rose |
| 2:45 p.m. ET | Jason Day | Jordan Spieth |
Sunday Predictions
History Dooms Kaymer
Martin Kaymer (-11) surged up the leaderboard Saturday by carding a round of seven-under par, and that scoring outburst had him feeling energized by day's end, according to ESPN.com's Jason Sobel:
Not only did the German play a bogey-free round en route to posting a 65, but he tallied five birdies on the back nine, including two over the final three holes.
"For me it's the best course in America that I've played," Kaymer said of Whistling Straits, according to Golf Central on Twitter.
And while Kaymer's finish and love of the course should have him feeling confident entering Sunday's final round, history isn't on his side. According to Golf Central, Tiger Woods (Medinah Country Club) is the only player who's won multiple PGA Championships at the same course.
The 21st-ranked player in the world will provide some pressure early, but don't be surprised if he fades down the stretch.
Spieth Comes Up Just Short
Spieth's Saturday charge was a thing of beauty, and it set up what promises to be a phenomenal Sunday showing in Sheboygan.
After rattling off birdies on six of his last eight holes, Spieth is in perfect position to pounce on the Wanamaker. However, he'll need to hold off Day, Justin Rose and some other streaking scorers in order to nab his third major of the year and enter rarefied air, according to Golf Central:
"I just need to stay patient tomorrow and limit the mistakes," Spieth said following the third round, per Sobel.
But considering Day is firing on all cylinders, Spieth may need to do more than that. In fact, replicating some portion of Saturday's back-nine scoring barrage could be necessary if he wants to hold off the 27-year-old.
Spieth thrives under pressure, but Sunday will test his mettle as Day seeks to exorcise demons of majors past. The 22-year-old will be right there until the end, but Day won't be denied as he seeks to pepper the pin again on Sunday.
Day Finally Does It
Day may have started Saturday afternoon with bogeys on the second and fourth holes, but a six-under stretch that spanned holes No. 9 to 14 had everyone craning their necks up at the Aussie as he assumed the top spot on the leaderboard.
As a result, he is in prime position to capture the first major win of his career after several close calls over the years.
"Day’s rare combination of power, precision and determination make him a threat to win anytime, anywhere, but he is at his best in the more exacting conditions of the major championships," Golf.com's Alan Shipnuck wrote.
According to Sobel, Kaymer believes Day is the golfer to beat entering the final round at the year's last major:
With a chance to put failed major bids of the past in his rearview mirror once and for all, Day is striking the ball like a player with the chops necessary to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy.
Some fierce competition and favorable scoring conditions will prevent Day from winning by a sizable margin, but he's in the driver's seat with an opportunity to make a statement and stymie Spieth's pursuit of history.
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