US PGA Championship 2026 golf, day three – live updates
Summary
On day three of the 2026 US PGA Championship golf tournament, several players improved their scores with impressive rounds. Chris Kirk came close to tying the record for the lowest round in a major but finished with a 63. Other notable players like Michael Kim, Justin Rose, and Kristoffer Reitan also posted strong scores, moving up the leaderboard.Key Facts
- Chris Kirk scored eight birdies and one bogey, finishing his round at 63, just shy of the record 62 in men's majors.
- Kirk shares the lead at -4 with other players including Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy.
- Michael Kim, representing the USA, shot a 67, overcoming earlier difficulties in the tournament.
- Justin Rose made several birdies and is at -2 overall, continuing his chance to win a second major.
- Kristoffer Reitan, last week’s Quail Hollow winner, also scored 65 and stands at -2 overall.
- Players like Hideki Matsuyama, Cameron Young, and Scottie Scheffler are also near the top with scores ranging from -2 to -3.
- The tournament conditions improved on day three, with less wind and better ball movement contributing to lower scores.
- The event is taking place at Aronimink Golf Club and is currently in the "moving day" phase, when players try to improve their position before the final round.
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