The final round of the 2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am is here, but Mother Nature is throwing a curveball! Just like the Daytona 500, this prestigious golf event is facing a challenging day with rain and strong winds. Can the leaders hold their nerve?
At the close of Round 3, Akshay Bhatia, a 24-year-old from Los Angeles, was sitting pretty with a two-stroke lead. He's been on a roll, coming off a third-place finish at the Phoenix Open, and is aiming for his third career PGA Tour victory. Hot on his heels are formidable contenders like Collin Morikawa, Jake Knapp, Sepp Straka, and Jacob Bridgeman. Morikawa made a spectacular move up the leaderboard with an incredible 10-under performance in the third round, while Knapp surged to tie him, thanks to a clutch eagle on the 18th hole.
But here's where it gets interesting... Bhatia's impressive lead could be seriously tested by the unpredictable weather. Forecasts predict persistent rain and wind gusts exceeding 30 mph throughout the day at Pebble Beach. This kind of weather can be a great equalizer, potentially opening the door for players further down the leaderboard like Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee, Maverick McNealy, or Ben Griffin to make a charge.
And this is the part most people miss: While the focus is on the leaders, the adverse conditions could lead to unexpected shifts. A few bogeys for Bhatia could quickly erase his advantage, and players who thrive in challenging conditions might just find themselves in contention.
Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Round 4 Updates
- Leaderboard: You can follow all the live scores on the official PGA Tour leaderboard.
- Schedule & How to Watch:
- Round 4: Sunday, February 15th
- First Tee Time: 10:52 a.m. ET
- TV Coverage: 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channels: Golf Channel and CBS
- Streaming: Available on the ESPN app (with a Select plan) and Fubo (offering a free trial).
National TV coverage begins on the Golf Channel at 1 p.m. ET, switching over to CBS at 3 p.m. ET. For those who want to follow specific groups or holes, PGA Tour Live on the ESPN app will offer streaming starting at 11 a.m. ET.
Pebble Beach Tee Times (All times Eastern):
First Tee:
- 10:22 a.m.: Justin Rose, Pierceson Coody, Rory McIlroy
- 10:33 a.m.: Tony Finau, Russell Henley, Sami Valimaki
- 10:44 a.m.: Alex Smalley, Ryan Gerard, Patrick Cantlay
- 10:55 a.m.: J.T. Potson, Harry Hall, Jason Day
- 11:06 a.m.: Nick Taylor, Chris Gotterup, Keegan Bradley
- 11:17 a.m.: Ryan Fox, Max Greyserman, Harris English
- 11:28 a.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Max McGreevy
- 11:39 a.m.: Alex Noren, Brian Harman, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 11:50 a.m.: Tom Hoge, Ryo Hisatsune, Rickie Fowler
- 12:01 p.m.: Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth
- 12:12 p.m.: Min Woo Lee, Ben Griffin, Nico Echavarria
- 12:23 p.m.: Maverick McNealy, Tommy Fleetwood, Sam Burns
- 12:34 p.m.: Jake Knapp, Jacob Bridgeman, Hideki Matsuyama
- 12:45 p.m.: Akshay Bhatia, Collin Morikawa, Sepp Straka
10th Tee:
- 10:22 a.m.: Bud Cauley, Patrick Rodgers, Chris Kirk
- 10:33 a.m.: Mackenzie Hughes, Michael Kim, Cameron Young
- 10:44 a.m.: Kurt Kitayama, Taylor Pendrith, Sam Stevens
- 10:55 a.m.: Viktor Hovland, Wyndham Clark, Emiliano Grillo
- 11:06 a.m.: Billy Horschel, J.J. Spaun, Ludvig Åberg
- 11:17 a.m.: Denny McCarthy, Andrew Novak, Sahith Theegala
- 11:28 a.m.: Keith Mitchell, Aldrich Potgieter, Kevin Yu
- 11:39 a.m.: Si Woo Kim, Marco Penge, Garrick Higgo
- 11:50 a.m.: Rico Hoey, Steven Fisk, Lucas Glover
- 12:01 p.m.: Stephan Jaeger, Matt McCarty, Brian Campbell
- 12:12 p.m.: Michael Thorbjornsen, Joe Highsmith, Corey Connors
- 12:23 p.m.: Aaron Rai, Matti Schmid, Daniel Berger
- 12:34 p.m.: Jhonattan Vegas, Adam Schenk
Pebble Beach Weather: Day 4 Forecast
AccuWeather predicts a high of 60 degrees with cloudy skies in Pebble Beach, California, today. The wind is expected to be a significant factor, blowing from the south-southeast at 15-20 mph, with gusts potentially reaching over 30 mph. There's a 90% chance of rain, making for a truly challenging final round.
What do you think? Will the weather favor the established leaders, or will a dark horse emerge from the pack? Do you believe strong winds and rain make golf more exciting or just frustrating? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
