Summary
Scottie Scheffler leads the US PGA Championship after the third round, holding a three-shot advantage at Quail Hollow. He finished his round with a strong performance, scoring 11 under par. Alex Noren is in second place at eight under, with other contenders like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau trailing behind.
Key Facts
- Scottie Scheffler shot a six-under round of 65 and leads the tournament at 11 under par.
- Scheffler aims to win his third major title after leading the previous rounds in both 2022 and 2024.
- Alex Noren is in second place at eight under par after scoring 66.
- Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau held brief leads but finished at six and five under par, respectively.
- Jhonattan Vegas, who led overnight, dropped to five back at six under due to early bogeys.
- Rory McIlroy, the Masters champion, is 13 shots behind the leader after scoring a 72.
- The round was delayed by thunderstorms, and players had to start from different tees.
- Scheffler's strong finish included an eagle on the par-four 14th hole and birdies on holes 15, 17, and 18.
