Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm were tied for the lead as the back-nine drama began at Quail Hollow during the final round of the PGA Championship.
Player Performances
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Scottie Scheffler:
- The 28-year-old American and two-time Masters champion made the turn at nine-under overall after a birdie and three bogeys on the front side.
- He struggled with tee shots fading left but started the day with a three-stroke edge over Sweden’s Alex Noren.
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Jon Rahm:
- Following a birdie at the par-five 10th, Rahm matched Scheffler at nine-under overall with another birdie at the 11th.
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Alex Noren:
- Noren was in third place but faced an early setback with a double-bogey on the first hole after hitting his approach shot into a water hazard.
- This dropped him five spots to T5 before settling for T6 later in the round.
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Other Competitors:
- J.T. Poston and Matt Fitzpatrick were also in contention, with Fitzpatrick making an eagle on the par-four 14th.
Tournament Conditions
- The tournament has been marked by strong winds throughout its four days, but conditions were relatively calm today, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph (32 km/h) during the morning play.
Historical Context
- Scheffler is aiming to become only the fifth player since World War II to win all four major championships within their first eight years as a professional. He previously won the Masters last year and the U.S. Open earlier this year, and was a runner-up at The Open Championship last month.
- Rahm, who won the U.S. Open title in June, also finished as a runner-up at the Masters last year, giving him two major titles this season along with a recent victory at a LIV Golf event outside London.
Prize and Exemptions
- The winner of the PGA Championship will receive a $3 million prize and a one-year exemption from qualifying school, which could lead to becoming a full-time member if they choose.
Summary of Key Points
- Scheffler: Holds a slim lead heading into the final round.
- Rahm: Shoots a six-under-par round, including two birdies on the back nine.
- Noren: Drops five spots following a double-bogey start.
- Harris English: Remains in sixth place going into the final round.
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