PGA Championship Third Round Delayed by Severe Weather at Quail Hollow

Rory McIlroy expressed visible frustration after the PGA Championship's third round at Quail Hollow was delayed due to weather, with cameras capturing his explicit reaction when the horn blew to postpone play. Originally scheduled to tee off at 8:25 a.m. ET, McIlroy and his playing partners faced a rescheduled start time at 1:38 p.m. ET, forcing them to wait several hours in uncertain conditions. This delay disrupted McIlroy's momentum, as he had hoped for early morning conditions that could have favored a strong performance, but now faces a challenging position at one over par and nine shots behind the leader. The PGA of America adapted by implementing a split-tee format with threesomes starting from both the first and tenth tees to accommodate the weather delays. Despite the setback, McIlroy's reaction suggested more annoyance than resignation, though he remains focused on moving up the leaderboard during the moving day of the tournament. Other contenders like Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler, and Matt Fitzpatrick remain well positioned as the weekend progresses.