Final-round tee times moved up at Pebble Beach Pro-Am as storm system approaches
Organizers have accelerated the final round schedule at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am to a morning start to beat an incoming storm. Tee times will run from 10: 22 a. m. to 12: 45 p. m. ET (7: 22–9: 45 a. m. PT) with threesomes off split tees, a move designed to get as much play completed as possible before the worst of the weather arrives.
Why the schedule change was necessary
Forecasters are tracking a broad area of low pressure that is expected to reach the Monterey Peninsula on Sunday, bringing showers that will increase in coverage and intensity through the day and eventually transition to steady, heavy rain into the evening. Organizers shifted tee times earlier to reduce the chance of play being interrupted or suspended as conditions deteriorate.
Wind is the other major concern. Forecast models show sustained southerly winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are possible, particularly later in the afternoon. Those stronger winds are most likely to develop after 2 p. m. ET (11 a. m. PT), meaning the updated morning window should allow the leaders to face the course before the peak of the wind threat.
Event officials also leaned on advanced weather-analysis tools that highlight how temperature and wind changes can alter scoring conditions on an exposed coastline layout. By running groups off split tees in threesomes, the tournament aims to preserve competitive integrity while maximizing the amount of golf completed under safer conditions.
Leaderboard implications and what to watch on Sunday
Akshay Bhatia enters the final round holding a two-shot advantage. Collin Morikawa, Jake Knapp, Sepp Straka and Jacob Bridgeman are within striking distance, setting up a tense morning where early momentum will be key. Morikawa surged into contention with a 10-under third round, while Knapp climbed with a late eagle on 18 to join the hunt.
Blustery, rain-affected conditions could magnify mistakes: bogeys on the back nine would be costly and gusty winds can turn routine shots into tests of control and strategy. That opens the door for experienced players further down the board to make a charge if they navigate the elements effectively. Names to keep an eye on include Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee, Maverick McNealy and Ben Griffin — each capable of producing low scores if the morning plays out favorably.
Several players have spoken about the mental adjustment required in poor weather. "I’m not saying it’s enjoyable, " one veteran competitor said. "But you have to accept the conditions for what they are and you have to look forward to playing in it and make the most of it. It’s just the mindset that you have to have. " That approach is likely to separate those who move up the leaderboard from those who struggle with the elements.
For fans planning to follow the action, national television coverage is scheduled to begin at 1 p. m. ET with a later broadcast window starting at 3 p. m. ET; streaming options will provide earlier coverage beginning in the late morning. Those timing windows reflect the decision to complete as much play as possible before the anticipated evening rain and higher wind gusts.
With the tee times compressed into a narrow morning window and an unpredictable coastal storm looming, Sunday at Pebble Beach promises to be a test of shot-making, nerve and adaptability. Whoever handles the shifting conditions best will have the upper hand when the leaderboard settles that evening.
