How to Watch the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open: Round 3 Explained Like You’re 5

What Is Going On? (The Big Picture)

The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open is a big golf tournament happening in Scotland at a place called the Renaissance Club. Saturday morning is the third round (think of it like the third day of the game). If you want to watch the players on Saturday, this article tells you everything: when it’s on TV, how to stream it online, and exactly when each player starts.

The Rory McIlroy Story (Why It’s Exciting)

Imagine a superhero of golf named Rory McIlroy. He has won six of the biggest golf tournaments in the world (called "majors"). Recently, he said he loves "National Opens" — these are special tournaments that represent a country, like Scotland’s Open.

• Rory played great: In the first round he scored 65 (that’s how many hits he took; lower is better).
• In the second round (Friday) he scored 66.
• Together, that puts him at nine under (which means he did 9 strokes better than the expected standard score, called "par").
• He is now tied for the lead with two other players. That means three people are in first place!

If he wins this Scottish Open, it would be perfect timing because next week he gets a chance to win another huge tournament — the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale — which would be his seventh major win.

Important Point: Rory is going for his second Scottish Open win, and he’s currently sharing the top spot! Keep an eye on him.

How to Watch on TV (Saturday)

Watching on regular TV is easy. Here are the channels and times (all times are Eastern Time, ET):

1. Golf Channel – Starts the coverage from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.
2. CBS – Takes over from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

So you can flip on the TV late morning and afternoon to see the action.

How to Stream Online (Saturday)

If you don’t have cable, or you want to watch earlier, here’s how to watch on your phone, tablet, or computer:

• PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: This is a paid streaming service. It gives exclusive early coverage starting at 6:30 a.m. ET. It also shows "featured groups" (close-ups of certain players) and "featured holes" (focus on a specific part of the course).
• GOLF App: This free app shows the exact same thing as Golf Channel’s TV coverage (called a simulcast) — so from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET you can watch there.
• Paramount+: This is a streaming service where you can watch CBS’s coverage from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

Callout: Want to see the earliest action? ESPN+ at 6:30 a.m. ET is your only way before TV starts at 10 a.m.!

A Quick Note on ESPN+

With an ESPN+ subscription, you get PGA Tour Live, letting you stream the best golf events live from anywhere. It’s a great pick for super fans.

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Complete Round 3 Tee Times (Eastern Time)

A "tee time" is the exact moment a player begins playing from the first spot (the "tee"). All players start from Tee No. 1 on Saturday. Here is the full list:

• 4:10 a.m. – Yuto Katsuragawa
• 4:18 a.m. – Eugenio Chacarra, Viktor Hovland
• 4:28 a.m. – J.J. Spaun, Adam Scott
• 4:38 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Jesper Svensson
• 4:48 a.m. – Shaun Norris, Adrien Saddier
• 4:58 a.m. – Scott Jamieson, Mac Meissner
• 5:13 a.m. – Davis Riley, Nico Echavarria
• 5:23 a.m. – Rasmus Højgaard, Jacques Kruyswijk
• 5:33 a.m. – Jon Rahm, Max Greyserman
• 5:43 a.m. – Eric Cole, Brian Harman
• 5:53 a.m. – Tom McKibbin, Nacho Elvira
• 6:03 a.m. – Michael Brennan, Alejandro Del Rey
• 6:18 a.m. – Matti Schmid, Francesco Molinari
• 6:28 a.m. – Laurie Canter, Mikael Lindberg
• 6:38 a.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Si Woo Kim
• 6:48 a.m. – Corey Conners, Nick Taylor
• 6:58 a.m. – Sahith Theegala, Andrew Novak
• 7:08 a.m. – Chris Kirk, Johnny Keefer
• 7:23 a.m. – Austin Eckroat, Casey Jarvis
• 7:33 a.m. – Tyrrell Hatton, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen
• 7:43 a.m. – Ryan Fox, Andrew Putnam
• 7:53 a.m. – Justin Thomas, Calum Hill
• 8:03 a.m. – Andy Sullivan, Hennie Du Plessis
• 8:13 a.m. – Cam Davis, Ricky Castillo
• 8:29 a.m. – Oliver Lindell, Marcus Armitage
• 8:40 a.m. – Kevin Roy, Patrick Reed
• 8:51 a.m. – Ryan Gerard, Guido Migliozzi
• 9:02 a.m. – Darius Van Driel, Wyndham Clark
• 9:13 a.m. – Nicolai Højgaard, Michael Thorbjornsen
• 9:24 a.m. – Karl Vilips, Danny Willett
• 9:40 a.m. – Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Keita Nakajima
• 9:51 a.m. – Victor Perez, Chris Gotterup
• 10:02 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Joost Luiten
• 10:13 a.m. – Nicolai Von Dellingshausen, Min Woo Lee
• 10:24 a.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy
• 10:35 a.m. – Tom Kim, Jordan Smith

Important: Notice that Rory McIlroy tees off at 10:24 a.m. ET with Matt Fitzpatrick — a great pair to watch!

Summary

The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open third round happens Saturday in Scotland. You can watch on TV via Golf Channel (10 a.m.–12 p.m. ET) and CBS (12 p.m.–3 p.m. ET). Stream early on ESPN+ from 6:30 a.m. ET, or use the GOLF App and Paramount+ to follow the TV broadcasts. Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead and aiming for his second Scottish Open win. All the start times for players are listed above so you can plan your viewing.

FAQ

1. What does "nine under" mean in golf?
In golf, each hole has an expected number of strokes called "par." If a player is "nine under," they have taken 9 fewer strokes total than the par for the course. It’s like finishing a task with 9 fewer steps than expected — really good!

2. Who is Rory McIlroy?
He is a famous golfer from Northern Ireland. He has won six "major" championships (the four biggest yearly tournaments) and is one of the best players in the world.

3. What if I don’t have cable TV?
No problem! You can stream on ESPN+ (for early and featured coverage), the GOLF App (for Golf Channel), or Paramount+ (for CBS). All you need is an internet connection.

4. What is a "National Open" in golf?
It’s a tournament that represents a country, like the U.S. Open or the Scottish Open. Players from everywhere compete, but it’s hosted by a specific nation and considered very prestigious.

5. Why are the tee times so early in the morning (ET)?
Because the tournament is in Scotland (which is several hours ahead of Eastern Time in the U.S.). When it’s Saturday morning in Scotland, it’s still very early Saturday morning in the U.S. East Coast.