Tour Championship 2026 weather forecast calls for rain, thunderstorms
The 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta is facing significant weather challenges, with rain and thunderstorms impacting Round 1 and expected for Round 2. Golfers are playing with preferred lies due to the conditions, which are making the Bermuda rough tougher and greens slower.
Why it matters
Weather significantly affects major sporting events, influencing player strategy, course conditions, and potentially the outcome of the PGA Tour's season-ending championship.
Hear this story Weather is already having an impact on the 2026 Tour Championship , and it could wreak havoc as the PGA Tour's season-ending event continues this week.
It was raining as Round 1 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta began on Thursday, August, 27 , after nearly half an inch of water fell during the hours leading up to the start of the tournament. The umbrellas are out, golfers are wiping water off their clubs during the early pairings , and there's a threat of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The forecast looks challenging for Friday's Round 2 as well.
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