One thing that concerned PGA of America executives heading into this week’s PGA Championship was Rochester’s early-morning weather.
Of course, the 105th round of the tournament — traditionally played in August until it moved to May in 2019 — will begin Thursday amid temperatures that are at least too cold for golf.
It was a slightly chilly Wednesday ahead as the players made their final preparations for the second major championship of the season.
To follow all the action from East Course, come here for regular updates throughout the day.
8:55 a.m. Update: Players are at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship
Frost delayed the start by nearly two hours, but at 8:50 a.m. Shawn Michaels started the match. Michael won the 2003 PGA Championship On Oak Hill.
7:45 a.m. Update: Tee times revised after snow-delayed start of PGA Championship
Practice facilities and putting green are now open. The first golfers tee off at 8:50 a.m. on the first tee and 8:55 a.m. on the tenth. Start times will be pushed back 1 hour 50 minutes from the times originally posted.
Frost delays 2023 start of PGA Championship at Oak Hill
The PGA announced Thursday morning that first tee times have been delayed due to snow at Oak Hill. To protect the course, no one is allowed on the grass and the gates are not opened until the frost clears. At 6 a.m., the temperature in Pittsford was 29 degrees. Today’s high is expected to reach the mid-60s.
The last practice round for the PGA Championship at Oak Hill was very cold
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