Round 2 of the Kaulig Companies Championship is set for a hot day of competition at Firestone Country Club.
The field was shooting low scores on Day 1, as the South Course has yet to show its bite.
Play is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Friday, July 10.
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Check here for live updates from the course at Firestone Country Club.
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
A golfer stretches out at the tenth tee during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
A golfer stretches out at the tenth tee during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly works the practice putting green during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly greets fellow golfers at the tenth tee box during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly sets his ball to tee off for round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly tees off for round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Dicky Pride tees off for round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Ken Duke tees off for round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Daly blasts out of a bunker on the tenth hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly blasts sets his ball to putt on the tenth hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly blasts putts on the tenth hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Golfer putt during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Daly and his caddie read yardage on the 11th hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Daly makes a fairway shot on the 11th hold during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Daly tracks a fairway shot on the 11th hold during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Daly tracks a fairway shot on the 11th hold during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
John Daly chips on the 11th hold during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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People watch during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
People watch during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
People watch during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Daly sinks a putt on the 11th hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Golfers are seen putting during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Thongchai Jaidee gets ready to tee off during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Steven Alker tees off during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Zach Johnson tees off during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez tees off from the first hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Ernie Els tees off from the first hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Steve Stricker tees off the the first hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez switches clubs before a bunker shot during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Steve Stricker hits a bunker shot during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez lines up a putt during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A squirrel watches golfers from a bunker during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Steve Stricker hits a drive from the second hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Miguel Angel Jiménez follows through on his second tee shot during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Ernie Ells follows through on his second tee shot during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Steve Stricker prepares to putt during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez reacts to sinking a chip shot during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Ernie Ells hits a drive during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Steve Stricker hits a drive during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Miguel Angel Jiménez hits a drive during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez crosses a bridge during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Ernie Ells putts during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez lines up a putt during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Miguel Angel Jiménez lines up a putt during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Steve Stricker follows through on his fourth drive during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez follows through on his fourth drive during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez plays the fourth hole green during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Miguel Angel Jiménez follows through on a tee shot during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 1 at Firestone
Miguel Angel Jiménez follows through on a drive during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Law enforcement watches golfer compete during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Miguel Angel Jiménez tracks his tee shot from the eighth hole during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Steve Stricker hits out a bunker during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Tee times pushed back 30 minutes at Kaulig Companies Championship
Good morning from Firestone County Club. Due to the rain this morning, tee times for the field have been pushed back 30 minutes. Opening tee times will be at 8:30 a.m.
Who leads after Round 1 of the Kaulig Companies Championship?
Jerry Kelly of Madison, Wi. leads the field by one stroke heading into Round 2. He shot a 5-under round of 65 in round one July 9.
One stroke behind Kelly are Canada’s Mike Weir and Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke. Each of them shot rounds of 4-under 66 in round one.
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Ernie Els, Y.E. Yang, Zach Johnson and Søren Kjeldsen all sit two strokes off the lead at 3-under.
Mike Weir tosses grass to his caddie at the 18th green during round 1 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 9, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
Who is the defending champion at the Kaulig Companies Championship?
Miguel Angel Jiménez is the defending champion. He shot 10 under in 2025 and defeated Steve Alker in a playoff.
The field also includes 2024 champion Ernie Els, and previous champions Steve Stricker (2023, 2021), Jerry Kelly (2022, 2020) Retief Goosen (2018) and Vijay Singh (2017).
What are the purse and tee times for the Kaulig Companies Championship?
This year’s purse is $3.5 million with $525,000 going to the winner.
Day 1 tee times begin at 9:20 a.m. from holes No. 1 and No. 10 with trios from each tee. Final groups will tee off at 11:26 a.m.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Live scores, Kaulig Companies Championship Round 2 updates at Firestone
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