PGA Championship 2012 Recap: Steve Stricker Finishes In Top 10, Luke Donald Ends Weekend Strongly

Rory McIlory breezed to his second career major victory at the 2012 PGA Championship.

PGA Championship 2012: TV Schedule, How To Watch Online And More

Sunday is, of course, reserved for the final round of a golf tournament, but that is not the case at the 2012 PGA Championship. Due to thunderstorms, Saturday's third round was cut short, leaving a handful of golfers at or near the top of the leaderboard with rounds still to finish. So Sunday's action will begin there, before turning over to the final round somewhere in the late morning.

When the golfers headed into the clubhouse on Saturday, it was Rory McIlroy who was in the lead at 7-under, after shooting a blazing 5-under on the day. He has a three shot lead on three golfers— Trevor Immelman, Vijay Singh and Carl Pettersson— who are tied for second. Tiger Woods, who entered the round with a share of the lead, had a dreadful day, falling back to 2-under.

Illinois graduate Steve Stricker is in seventh place at 2-under after shooting 5-under, while Northwestern graduate Luke Donald is far down the leaderboard at 8-over.

Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012

Location: Kiawah Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Time: 7 a.m. CT

TV: TNT (7 a.m.-1 p.m. CT), CBS (1 p.m.-6 p.m. CT)

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PGA Championship Leaderboard 2012: Steve Stricker At No. 7, Luke Donald At No. 65

Rain has paused Round 3 of the 2012 PGA Players Championship, and Illinois graduate Steve Stricker is likely more eager than the rest to get back on the course. Stricker, one of the few players to finish all 18 holes Saturday, has jumped 30 spots on the leaderboard to slide into a tie at No. 7 on the merit of 6 birdies and 1 bogey.

Meanwhile, Northwestern grad Luke Donald has tumbled to No. 65 with an 8-over. He managed 4 birdies, but also 4 bogeys and a crucial double-bogey on Hole 16.

Here's a look at the top five standings:

And check out a full leaderboard here.

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PGA Championship Odds 2012: Rory McIlroy Has 13/2 Odds To Win Entering Round 3

Round 3 of the 2012 PGA Championship is underway, and new odds have been released for potential winners of the tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. Tiger Woods is the heavy favorite entering the action on Saturday with 1/1 odds to win it all, while local golfers Rory McIlroy and Steve Stricker have 13/2 and 125/1 odds as outright winners, respectively.

Here are some selected odds for the remaining field, via Bovada:

Tiger Woods 1/1
Rory McIlroy 13/2
Ian Poulter 9/1
Vijay Singh 10/1
Carl Pettersson 12/1
Adam Scott 14/1
Graeme McDowell 25/1
Phil Mickelson 25/1
Aaron Baddeley 33/1
Jamie Donaldson 40/1
Keegan Bradley 40/1
Peter Hanson 50/1
Steve Stricker 125/1

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PGA Championship 2012: Tee Times And Pairings For Saturday

Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and Steve Stricker all made the cut for the third round of play at the 2012 PGA Championship, and on Saturday they hit the links with the hopes of catching tournament leaders Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Carl Pettersson. McIlroy will be paired with Jamie Donaldson and is set to tee off at 1:40 p.m. CT, while Luke Donald jumped on the course with Chez Reavie at 8:10 a.m. CT.

Here is a look at the tee times and pairings for Saturday:

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PGA Championship 2012: TV Schedule, Streaming, Live Updates And More

Entering Saturday's third round of the 2012, Illinois graduate Steve Stricker is within striking distance of a top 10 finish at the 2012 PGA Championship. Stricker enters Saturday at 3-over, which puts him only three shots off of the top 10. There are plenty of golfers, though, bunched in between— despite being three shots off, Stricker is only tied for 37th place.

Northwestern grad Luke Donald, still the No. 1 ranked player in the world, has not fared as well. Donald barely slipped in under the cutline on Saturday, finishing his second round at 6-over for the tournament, which was right where the cut was. He'll be looking to make a strong push on Saturday.

Date: Saturday, August 11

Location: Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina

TV: CBS, broadcast starts at 1:00 p.m. CT and goes until 6 p.m.

Streaming: PGA.com

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PGA Championship Scores And Results: Tiger Woods Tied For Lead After Two Rounds

Tiger Woods has been the favorite in every PGA major championship so far in 2012, but he has yet to secure a victory. He's put himself in good position to change that at the PGA Championship this weekend, as he will head into Saturday tied atop the leaderboard at 4-under with Vijay Singh and Carl Pettersson. On a blustery Friday, Woods was only one of four golfers to shoot under par, finishing the round at 1-under.

Luke Donald— the Northwestern graduate and No. 1 ranked player in the world— narrowly made the cut, finishing his second round at 6-over, which is exactly where the cut line is. Donald shot 4-over on Friday. Steve Stricker fared a bit better, shooting 1-over on Friday to finish the second round at 3-over through the weekend.

Some notable players to miss the cut include Sergio Garcia, Webb Simpson, Davis Love III, Lee Westwood, Hunter Mahan, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler.

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PGA Championship 2012 Leaderboard: Vijay Singh, Tiger Woods Tied For No. 2 Spot

The 2012 PGA Championship could not be closer as the second round continues on Friday. There is currently a three-way tie for second place as Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Ryo Ishikawa all have 4-under. Meanwhile, yesterday's leader, Carl Petterson, has taken the lead with 5-under.

Only Singh has finished for the day, but the other three have not even begun the second nine yet. Here's a look at the current standings:

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2012 PGA Championship: Tee Times And Groupings For Friday

The second round of play in the 2012 PGA Championship started early on Friday morning as Luke Donald hit the links with Brandt Snedeker and Zach Johnson, and it will continue later on with action from Rory McIlroy and Steve Stricker. McIlroy entered Friday among the players near the top of the leaderboard after he shot a 5-under in the first round. Here is a look at some select tee times and pairings for Friday:

Tee No. 1

12:20 p.m. CT: Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jim Furyk
12:40 p.m. CT: Keegan Bradley, Martin Kaymer, Tiger Woods
12:50 p.m. CT: Louis Oosthuizen, Ian Poulter, Steve Stricker

Tee No. 10

7:10 a.m. CT: Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Ernie Els
7:20 a.m. CT: Luke Donald, Brandt Snedeker, Zach Johnson

The tournament will air live on TNT on Friday from 12-6 p.m. CT. For more information you can visit the official PGA Championship website. Check out the full scoreboard at Golf.com.

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2012 PGA Championship: TV Schedule, Streaming, Live Updates And More

The 2012 PGA Championship continues on Friday with second-round action from The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods got off to strong starts on Thursday in the first round, but both men are chasing first-day leader Carl Pettersson at 6-under. It will be interesting to see how the action unfolds as each golfer tries to push through the weekend.

TV coverage of the tournament will air live on TNT on Friday from 12-6 p.m. CT. For more information you can visit the official PGA Championship website. Meanwhile, you can stream par-3 holes and cover marquee pairings live online at PGA.com. There is also a free PGA Championship app for mobile devices that will feature live video and leaderboard updates.

Check out the full scoreboard at Golf.com.

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PGA Championship 2012 Leaderboard: Carl Pettersson Leads At -6 After 1st Round

Carl Pettersson was the low man in the first round of the 2012 PGA Championship on Thursday after shooting a six-under 66, and he'll carry a one-stroke lead into Friday.

Related: PGA Championship 2012: Tiger Shoots 3-Under; Leader At 6-Under

Four golfers are tied for second at -5, including Rory McIlroy, and behind them there is an even larger group at four under.

Northwestern alum Luke Donald finished the day +2, as did former Illini golfer Steve Stricker. Illinois native D.A. Points is also over par.

Elsewhere in the field, Graeme McDowell and John Daly are among the golfers at -4, and Tiger Woods finished three under par. Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson didn't fare so well, but at +1 they've hardly played their way out of contention.

The top five:

1. Carl Pettersson (-6)
T2. Rory McIlroy (-5)
T2. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (-5)
T2. Gary Woodland (-5)
T2. Alex Noren (-5)

Check out the full scoreboard at Golf.com.

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PGA Championship Leaderboard 2012: Carl Pettersson Leading With 6-Under, D.A. Points At 1-Over

The first round 2012 PGA Championship tournament is drawing to a close on Thursday afternoon, and it appears the day will end with Sweden's Carl Pettersson in the lead with 6-under. The 34-year-old PGA veteran had six birdies and no bogeys through his 18 holes.

Meanwhile, Pekin, IL, native D.A. Points is in the hunt with a 1-over ranking. Points had three bogeys -- in holes No. 4, No. 11 and No. 15 -- but also collected a pair of birdies in holes No. 9 and No. 16. He currently sits tied for 83 place.

Here's a look at the top four spots through the first round:

And check out a full leaderboard here.

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PGA Championship 2012: Tee Times And Groupings For Thursday

The first round of the 2012 PGA Championship kicks off on Thursday, and the preliminary pairings have created some interesting groups that will hit the links at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course. Tiger Woods will be pushing to win the major tournament after missing out at The Masters and the British Open, and he will initially be paired with Keegan Bradley and Martin Kaymer -- the 2011 and 2010 winners of the PGA Championship, respectively.

Luke Donald will join Brandt Snedeker and Zach Johnson, while Rory McIlroy will be grouped with Dustin Johnson and Jim Furyk. If you want a current set of tournament odds, be sure to visit Bovada. Here are some notable tee times and pairings for Thursday. Click the link for a complete list of tee times and pairings.

Tee No. 1

12:20 p.m. CT: Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Ernie Els

12:30 p.m. CT: Luke Donald, Brandt Snedeker, Zach Johnson

Tee No. 10

7:10 a.m. CT: Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jim Furyk

7:30 a.m. CT: Keegan Bradley, Martin Kaymer, Tiger Woods

7:40 a.m. CT: Louis Oosthuizen, Ian Poulter, Steve Stricker

7:50 a.m. CT: Lee Westwood, Bill Haas, Angel Cabrera

The tournament will air live on TNT on Thursday and Friday from 12-6 p.m. CT. For more information you can visit the official PGA Championship website.

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2012 PGA Championship: TV Schedule, How To Watch Online And More

The 2012 PGA Championship begins on Thursday morning, and several golfers with Chicago-area ties are hoping to make their mark in the final major event of the year. Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy have 10/3 odds to win the tournament, which places them directly behind tournament favorite Tiger Woods, while Steve Stricker holds 7/1 odds. If you want a current set of tournament odds, be sure to visit Bovada.

Television coverage and online streaming for the tournament will be available on Turner Sports. You can stream par-3 holes and cover marquee pairings live online at PGA.com. There is also a free PGA Championship app for mobile devices that will feature live video and leaderboard updates.

As for the TV coverage, the tournament will air live on TNT on Thursday and Friday from 12-6 p.m. CT. For more information you can visit the official PGA Championship website.

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2012 PGA Championship: Course, Weather Expected To Pose Major Challenge On Kiawah Island

Players coming to Kiawah Island should be expecting quite the challenge as they compete in the 94th edition of the PGA Championship this year, as Steve DiMeglio of USA Today writes.

Between the unusually long distances of the Pete Dye-designed course, windy conditions and a forecast of scattered storms throughout the weekend, low scores shouldn't be expected:

Length will create plenty of stress. The course, which can tip out at 7,967 yards but is expected to play 7,676, still the longest in major championship history, is drenched following numerous soakings the past three days. Forced carries over hazards, deep greenside bunkers, broad sweeps of sandy wasteland and severe putting surfaces add to the anxiety.

As DiMeglio notes, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island has received the highest Course Rating (an estimation of what a scratch golfer would shoot) of any major in the past ten years by the United States Golf Association. With a figure of 79.7, it's well above the 78.3 figure of Course No. 3 at the Medinah Country Club, which held the 2006 PGA Championship.

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PGA Championship Odds 2012: Luke Donald, Steve Stricker Among Favorites At Golf's Final Major

2012 PGA Championship Tee Times And Pairings

Luke Donald and Martin Laird will help kick off the 2012 PGA Championship on Thursday.