GOLF.com: Memorial Sunday Becomes 31-Hole Marathon as Poston and Gerard Share Lead After Weather Delays
A 31-Hole Sunday Showdown Born from Weather Chaos
The 2026 Memorial Tournament has taken an unusual shape heading into Sunday. Persistent weather suspensions during Round 3 at Muirfield Village left 36-hole leader J.T. Poston with just five holes played on Saturday. In that brief window, Ryan Gerard caught him at nine under par, setting up a battle over a combined 31 holes on Sunday for the $4 million winner's check.
McIlroy and Scheffler Face a Steep Climb
Both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler sit at one under, eight shots back with 20 holes remaining. While a comeback of that magnitude is statistically unlikely, Scheffler's elite SG: Approach numbers this season mean he's capable of generating birdie opportunities in clusters if conditions cooperate.
How to Watch (ET)
- ESPN+ / PGA Tour Live: Streaming from 9:00 a.m. - Golf Channel: 12:30–2:30 p.m. - CBS: 2:30–6:30 p.m.
Strokeslab Perspective
A 31-hole final day tests far more than ball-striking — SG: Putting consistency under accumulated pressure becomes the separating factor. Watch for who manages their short game through the back nine of Round 3, as that momentum will likely carry into the decisive Round 4 stretch.
In a 31-hole marathon, SG: Putting consistency under pressure may matter more than off-the-tee distance. The player who keeps the flatstick steady through the chaos is likely to lift the trophy.
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