Severe Weather Disrupts PGA Championship Play at Quail Hollow

The third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow experienced multiple weather delays on Saturday morning due to approaching storms and a severe thunderstorm watch, causing tee times to be postponed by over three hours and play to be reorganized into threesomes starting on both the first and tenth tees. Top players including Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele were affected by the disruptions, with McIlroy notably frustrated as he was stopped just before teeing off and forced to use a backup driver after his original was deemed nonconforming by USGA rules. The weather also created challenging course conditions, such as soft fairways leading to mud balls, further complicating play. Despite the interruptions, the forecast predicted improving conditions by the afternoon and for the final round on Sunday. McIlroy, the Masters champion and recent career Grand Slam winner, and Schauffele, the defending PGA champion, both made the cut but faced delays and schedule changes that pushed their tee times later than expected. The situation underscored the difficulties players face with equipment regulations and unpredictable weather during major golf tournaments.