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Scottie Scheffler Secures Three-Shot Lead at PGA Championship After Stellar Third Round

The world No. 1 surged ahead with a 6-under 65, showcasing brilliance on Quail Hollow’s challenging closing stretch.

May 17, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view of a video board indicating play is suspended due to weather before the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
May 17, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Jon Rahm hits his second shot on the second hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after an eagle on the 14th green during the third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 17, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Scottie Scheffler delivered a masterful third round, shooting a 6-under 65 to take a three-shot lead at 11-under heading into the final round of the PGA Championship.
  • Scheffler’s late-round dominance included an eagle on the par-4 14th and birdies on three of the final four holes, solidifying his control over the leaderboard.
  • Alex Noren sits in second place at 8-under after a strong 66, while Davis Riley and J.T. Poston are tied for third at 7-under.
  • Jhonattan Vegas, the 36-hole leader, struggled on Saturday with a 73, dropping to a tie for fifth alongside Jon Rahm and Si Woo Kim at 6-under.
  • Weather delays earlier in the day forced organizers to adjust tee times to threesomes off split tees, adding to the tournament’s dramatic twists.