Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa are tied at -15 heading into the final round of the PGA Championship, with 13 others within five shots of the lead.
As the sun begins its descent over Valhalla Golf Club, the stage is set for a gripping finale to the PGA Championship. After a dramatic third round that witnessed a flurry of low scores, two players stand atop the leaderboard, while 13 others remain within striking distance.
Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa, the co-leaders at -15, will tee off at 2:35 p.m. EST. Schauffele, seeking his first major victory, has soared to the top thanks to his record-setting 62 in the first round, tying the lowest major round ever. Meanwhile, Morikawa, the defending PGA Champion and 2021 Open Champion, has shown his mettle with a steady performance throughout the tournament.
Shane Lowry, the Irishman who matched Schauffele's 62 on Saturday, poses a formidable threat. Teed off nearly 90 minutes before the final group, Lowry clawed his way to within one stroke of the lead and will tee off alongside Sahith Theegala (-14) at 2:25 p.m.
Bryson DeChambeau, the self-proclaimed "Golf Scientist," remains in contention despite his recent departure from the PGA Tour. A chip-in eagle on the 18th hole propelled him to -13, alongside Viktor Hovland, the defending FedEx Cup Champion.
Justin Rose, the 2013 U.S. Open winner, emerged as a surprise contender with a 64 on Saturday, the second-lowest score of the tournament. He and Robert McIntyre share seventh place at -12.
Other notables within striking distance include Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, Tom Kim, and Jordan Spieth, who is seeking the career slam.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler has endured a rollercoaster of a tournament. Following his arrest on Friday, Scheffler admitted to being "pretty rattled," but his 66 in the second round hinted at his resilience. However, a two-over performance on Saturday has dropped him to -7.
The leaderboard is one of the strongest in major golf in recent memory, setting the stage for an unforgettable final round. The destiny of the PGA Championship trophy hangs in the balance, and all eyes will be glued to Valhalla as history unfolds.
