​Here’s a detailed update on the second round tee times for the 2026 Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club, scheduled for Friday, July 9. After an impressive first round, Jerry Kelly sits atop the leaderboard. Kelly, who has previously found success at Firestone with wins in 2020 and 2022, grabbed a share of the early lead with a 5-under par 65, giving him a one-shot advantage as play moves into Round 2.
For Friday’s action, players will begin from two starting points on Firestone’s South Course: holes No. 1 and No. 10. The tee times are set to run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:06 a.m., ensuring a smooth flow of groups on both starting holes. Below is a complete, session-by-session outline of the pairings and starting holes for the second round, based on the official tee time schedule:
– 8:00 a.m. — Hole 1: Scott Hend, George McNeill, Heath Slocum
– 8:00 a.m. — Hole 10: Bo Van Pelt, Tim O’Neal, Mark Hensby
– 8:10 a.m. — Hole 1: Billy Mayfair, Jeff Maggert, Shane Bertsch
– 8:10 a.m. — Hole 10: Robert Karlsson, Stephen Dodd, Rod Pampling
– 8:21 a.m. — Hole 1: Thongchai Jaidee, Ben Crane, Scott Parel
– 8:21 a.m. — Hole 10: Ryan Armour, Brett Quigley, Vaughn Taylor
– 8:31 a.m. — Hole 1: David Duval, K.J. Choi, Kenny Perry
– 8:31 a.m. — Hole 10: Zach Johnson, Steven Alker, Justin Leonard
– 8:42 a.m. — Hole 1: Richard Green, Søren Kjeldsen, Ricardo Gonzalez
– 8:42 a.m. — Hole 10: Miguel Angel Jiménez, Ernie Els, Steve Stricker
– 8:52 a.m. — Hole 1: Stuart Appleby, Y.E. Yang, Bob Estes
– 8:52 a.m. — Hole 10: Stephen Ames, Boo Weekley, Rory Sabbatini
– 9:03 a.m. — Hole 1: Michael Wright, Ken Tanigawa, Scott McCarron
– 9:03 a.m. — Hole 10: Rocco Mediate, Joe Durant, Mario Tiziani
– 9:13 a.m. — Hole 1: Doug Barron, Steve Flesch, Tim Petrovic
– 9:13 a.m. — Hole 10: Tom Pernice Jr., Brian Gay, Woody Austin
– 9:24 a.m. — Hole 1: Paul Goydos, Chris DiMarco, Kevin Sutherland
– 9:24 a.m. — Hole 10: Charlie Wi, Chad Campbell, Kirk Triplett
– 9:34 a.m. — Hole 1: John Daly, Dicky Pride, Ken Duke
– 9:34 a.m. — Hole 10: Greg Chalmers, Matt Gogel, Paul Stankowski
– 9:45 a.m. — Hole 1: Bernhard Langer, Jerry Kelly, Retief Goosen
– 9:45 a.m. — Hole 10: Ángel Cabrera, Alex Cejka, Freddie Jacobson
– 9:55 a.m. — Hole 1: Stewart Cink, Darren Clarke, Vijay Singh
– 9:55 a.m. — Hole 10: Cameron Percy, Jason Caron, Tag Ridings
– 10:06 a.m. — Hole 1: Davis Love III, Harrison Frazar, David Toms
This pairing structure means fans will have the chance to follow a wide array of veterans and up-and-coming stars as they attempt to chase down Kelly’s lead and secure a favorable position heading into the weekend. The tournament continues to celebrate a long-standing presence at Firestone, with this year’s field honoring the venue’s storied history while showcasing the depth of talent on the PGA TOUR schedule.
Please note that tee times are subject to change due to weather, pace of play, or other unforeseen circumstances. For the most current updates, consult the official tournament channel or the latest PGA TOUR communications prior to Friday’s rounds. This recap reflects the tee-time configuration as released for Round 2 at Firestone Country Club. This report originated with coverage from the Akron Beacon Journal, which highlighted Round 2 tee times for the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone CC and provided context on Jerry Kelly’s first-round performance and Firestone’s notable hosting history.