Scottie Scheffler Leads PGA Championship With Three-Stroke Advantage

Scottie Scheffler surged into a commanding three-stroke lead after the third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, delivering a stunning 6-under-par 65 in challenging weather conditions. Scheffler's round was punctuated by a spectacular eagle on the par-4 14th and a series of late birdies, allowing him to pull away from a tightly contested leaderboard that at one point featured nine players tied for the lead. Alex Noren sits in second place at 8-under, while Davis Riley and JT Poston share third, four shots back. Notably, Scheffler's performance was marked by exceptional ball-striking, hitting 13 of 14 fairways and consistently outplaying his rivals on the tournament's toughest holes. The third round saw major contenders like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm briefly challenge before faltering late, highlighting Scheffler's poise under pressure. With history favoring leaders after 54 holes at the PGA, Scheffler is now well positioned to claim his first major outside the Masters and third overall.