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Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa share PGA Championship lead
Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa jointly held the lead at the PGA Championship after the conclusion of the third round in Louisville, Kentucky. Meanwhile, Shane Lowry made a remarkable surge up the leaderboard, while Scottie Scheffler lost ground.
Schauffele, who had been the sole leader after the first two rounds, closed out the day with a three-under-par 68, ending up at 15 under for the tournament, tied with the two-time major winner Morikawa, who carded a 67.
“I need to maintain focus and stick to my game plan,” said Schauffele, eyeing his first major title, as he prepared for Sunday’s final round.
The leaderboard remained tight, with seven players within four shots of the leaders. Sahith Theegala’s strong back-nine performance, highlighted by five birdies, placed him alone in third.
Former British Open champion Lowry stole the spotlight with a historic round of 62, matching the lowest score ever recorded in a major championship. Despite his stellar performance, Lowry expressed disappointment, missing a birdie putt on the 18th that would have set a new record.
Bryson DeChambeau electrified the crowd with an eagle chip from 32 yards on the final hole, capping off his round with flair.
Traditionally, the winner of the PGA Championship has often been the player leading or within two shots of the lead after the third round, a statistic that adds pressure to the final day.
Rory McIlroy showed glimpses of his former self with a series of birdies but couldn’t maintain momentum, settling for a 68, seven shots off the lead.
Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable streak of 42 consecutive rounds at par or better came to an end with a two-over 73, as he struggled to find his rhythm.
Despite the challenges, players like Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas remained optimistic about their chances, aiming to make a push on the final day.
As the PGA Championship heads into its thrilling conclusion, the race for the title remains wide open, promising an exciting finale at Valhalla Golf Club.
