Final-round tee times moved up at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as storm threat looms
The tournament's final round will start earlier Sunday, with groups going off in threesomes from split tees between 10: 22 a. m. and 12: 45 p. m. ET, as forecasters expect a low-pressure system to bring heavy rain and strong southerly winds to the Monterey Peninsula.
Start times shifted earlier
Organizers compressed the schedule to get the field through the front nine before the worst of the weather arrives. Play will begin at 10: 22 a. m. ET and run through 12: 45 p. m. ET, with three-player groups teeing off from both the first and 10th tees. The leaders — Akshay Bhatia, Collin Morikawa and Sepp Straka among them — are slated to begin near the end of that window, leaving contenders with a brief margin to post a number before conditions deteriorate.
Wind, rain and the late-morning squeeze
Forecast models show a broad area of low pressure moving into the region Sunday, with scattered showers increasing in coverage and intensity through the day and eventually transitioning to steady, heavy rain into the evening. Wind is the chief tactical concern: sustained southerly gusts of 15-25 mph and spikes as high as 35 mph are possible, most likely developing after 2: 00 p. m. ET. That timing helps explain the earlier start — tournament officials are trying to minimize the field’s exposure to the mean wind peak and the worst of the precipitation.
Weather Applied Metrics technology has been used to illustrate how shifts in wind and temperature could alter ball flight and scoring at the coastal layout, emphasizing that subtle changes in breeze direction or a temperature drop can amplify difficulty on exposed holes. Players know that who handles the elements best could decide the week.
Tommy Fleetwood, when discussing how to approach tough seaside conditions, said: "I'm not saying it's enjoyable, 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 really. It's just the mindset that you're going to have. " His remarks underline the mental adjustment required when conditions flip from calm to punishing.
Leaderboard implications and what to watch
Akshay Bhatia holds a two-shot lead entering the revised final round, with Collin Morikawa, Jake Knapp and Sepp Straka in close pursuit. The world No. 1 has been surging and could be within striking distance if he can make the most of a mid-morning start and avoid the brunt of the afternoon wind. Momentum swings are likely; a dampened afternoon could favor players who tee off earlier in the window, while those starting later may need to navigate tougher pin positions, heavier lies and stiffer gusts.
The tournament purse stands at $20 million, with the winner set to take a $3. 6 million payday. With weather poised to play a decisive role, expect conservative strategy on exposed holes, aggressive creativity around receptive greens, and plenty of scoreboard movement as conditions change.
Fans and competitors should plan for a compressed timeline on Sunday and expect scoring to reflect both the shortened start window and the incoming storm. The decision to move up tee times aims to preserve competitive integrity while keeping safety front of mind as the Monterey Peninsula braces for a disruptive system.
