Final-round tee times moved up at pebble beach pro am as storm threat builds
Organizers have advanced the final-round start at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am to beat a deteriorating forecast. Sunday's round will now begin and finish earlier in Eastern Time, with threesomes off split tees to help get all 80 players through the course before heavier wind and rain are expected to arrive.
New schedule and format
The final round will run from 10: 22 a. m. to 12: 45 p. m. ET on Sunday, with threesomes teeing off from split tees. The change compresses the window of play and is intended to avoid the worst of the weather as the day progresses. Because there is no cut in this limited-field event, all players will complete 72 holes over the weekend under the adjusted timetable.
Weather threats: wind then rain
Forecasters point to a broad area of low pressure moving toward the Monterey Peninsula on Sunday. Showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity through the day, eventually turning to steady, heavy rain into the evening. Wind poses the greater near-term threat: sustained southerly breezes in the 15–25 mph range with gusts up to 35 mph are possible, most likely after about 2 p. m. ET. By moving tee times forward, officials hope the bulk of the leaderboard will finish before the strongest gusts arrive.
The combination of coastal gusts and a fast, exposed seaside layout typically amplifies scoring swings. Earlier groups should face calmer conditions, while any players who finish late or require playoff holes could contend with increasingly difficult wind and rain. Competitors familiar with seaside links golf have said they welcome testing conditions, but the window for clean, low-scoring golf will be narrow.
Leaderboard context and contenders to watch
Through 54 holes one player has built a comfortable cushion, and the weather-driven schedule will test whether that lead holds. A strong third-round showing left the 2026 leaderboard with a clear frontrunner sitting well below par and multiple strokes clear of the field. His surge included a barrage of birdies and an eagle earlier in the week, and he carried momentum into Saturday with another hot start that vaulted him further ahead.
Among the chase pack are established stars returning to the event, including a number of top-ranked players who will be trying to close the gap under the shortened timetable. One notable seed has posted consistent top-10 finishes across the season but sat well outside the lead after three rounds; he suggested after his third-round that conditions at the course can be tricky, with soft surfaces in places and deceptive bounces that make pace-of-play and club selection critical.
Beyond the professionals, the event again features a roster of high-profile amateurs who join pros for the early rounds, though the weekend is strictly pro-only at Pebble Beach. The historic setting and tight leaderboard should make for a compelling finish, even if the afternoon weather tightens the margin for error.
Officials will continue to monitor conditions and may adjust operations if the forecast changes, but the move to a 10: 22 a. m. –12: 45 p. m. ET window is designed to preserve the integrity of final-round competition while prioritizing safety for players, caddies and tournament staff.
