PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler Surges to the Top Ahead of Final Round
Source: CNN
Exciting Turn of Events at the PGA Championship
In a thrilling display of golf, Scottie Scheffler shot a phenomenal 6-under 65 in the third round of the 2025 PGA Championship, reclaiming his position at the top of the leaderboard as the tournament heads into its concluding round. With a total of 11-under par for the tournament, Scheffler is poised to clinch his third major title on Sunday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Players Heading into the Final Round
As the tournament progresses, several key players are placing themselves in contention:
- Scottie Scheffler: The World No. 1 player expressed the importance of this championship, emphasizing that winning means a lot to him. Having already secured two major victories at Augusta National in 2022 and 2024, Scheffler is eyeing a new achievement by winning a major that isn’t the Masters.
- Alex Noren: Scheffler’s closest competitor, Noren, sits in second place with a score of 8-under par. He aims to capture his first career major title, adding excitement to the final round.
- Jhonattan Vegas: After a rocky third round where he shot 2-over, Vegas dropped down the leaderboard to a tie for fifth place. However, the Venezuelan player remains motivated to achieve his first top 20 finish at a major.
- Bryson DeChambeau: Once leading the tournament, DeChambeau faced challenges on the infamous “Green Mile.” Despite starting strong, a bogey on the 16th and a double bogey on the 17th saw him slide back to 5-under, tying for 8th place.
Player Insights After the Third Round
Scheffler shared his thoughts on the upcoming round, highlighting the need for another strong performance. “These tournaments are very important to us, and you work your whole life to have a chance to win major tournaments,” he said, underscoring the significance of this event in his career.
On the other hand, DeChambeau reflected on his struggles, stating, “It was just an unfortunate series of events that I can handle. It’s just, it’s golf. Sometimes that happens.” With the wind playing a significant role in his performance, DeChambeau is determined to regain his form for the final round.
Tee Times for the Final Round
As the excitement builds for the final day, here are the tee times for some of the top players:
- Scottie Scheffler & Alex Noren: 2:40 PM ET
- Bryson DeChambeau & Tony Finau: 2:00 PM ET
The final round promises to be an exhilarating finish as the players compete for glory on one of golf’s grandest stages. Fans can expect a fierce battle as not just the title, but also personal milestones and records are on the line.
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