Scottie Scheffler delivered a stellar performance on Saturday at the PGA Championship, firing a 6-under 65 to grab a three-shot lead heading into the final round at Quail Hollow. The world number one now sits at 11-under-par, ahead of Sweden’s Alex Noren (-8), who carded a strong 66 with four birdies in his last five holes.
Davis Riley and J.T. Poston are tied for third at 7-under, while Jon Rahm, Jhonattan Vegas, and Si Woo Kim sit a shot further back at 6-under. Scheffler’s electric finish an eagle on the driveable par-four 14th and birdies on 15, 17, and 18, helped him pull away in what was a tightly packed leaderboard just hours earlier.
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In his post-round interview, Scheffler, who had started the day three shots behind, credited patience and grit for his strong round.
May 17, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler shakes hands with Bill Harke, caddie for Max Homa, on the 18th green during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
“Yeah, I hung in there really well today,” he said, battling windy conditions and firm greens. “I just battled really hard. Did a good job of staying patient and hit some nice shots…The wind was really gusty today. I think that was probably the most challenging part, and the greens were firming up as well.”
Despite a bogey on the first hole, he found rhythm as the round progressed. Talking about his recent work with coach Randy Smith, Scheffler shared, “It’s just a little thing we do to get my hips moving properly through the golf ball… it was a good little swing thought for me today.”
When asked about his emotion after birdies on 17 and 18, he chuckled, “Big emotion for me,” noting it was key to close the round strong. Looking ahead, he added, “Just more good golf… stay in the present. It’s going to take another really good round.”
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With a third major title in sight, Scheffler is firmly in control.
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