PGA Championship – Round 3 Recap from Quail Hollow

After a stormy start to the weekend, Moving Day at the PGA Championship finally got underway—and the leaderboard is shifting. Saturday’s action brought low scores, leaderboard leaps, and a tightening race at the top. For Golf’s Greatest Gamble, Round 3 was a blend of promise and peril as the remaining picks battled to stay relevant heading into Sunday.

🔥 Scottie Surges

The world’s No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, fired a 65 on Saturday, his best round of the week, vaulting himself into serious contention at -10 overall. For any manager lucky enough to be riding Scheffler, the payoff could be big if he closes strong on Sunday.

📈 Contenders Holding Steady

• Bryson DeChambeau (71-68-69): Bryson kept up his steady climb, sitting at -5 through three rounds.

• Denny McCarthy (70-68-72): A lukewarm 72 on Saturday didn’t help his case, but he’s still hanging around at -3.

• Rory McIlroy (74-69-72): Another even-par round kept Rory at +1, needing a Sunday charge to factor.

• Tyrrell Hatton (68-73-72): Consistent but unspectacular; he’ll start Sunday at +1 as well.

• Xander Schauffele (72-71-72): Mr. Steady has been just that—hovering around the cut line all week, now also at +1.

🟡 Mulligan Watch

Round 3 brought some clarity on the mulligan moves—and for now, they're delivering:

• Cam Davis (66-74-70): Bounced back with a 70, putting himself at -2 heading into Sunday.

• Keegan Bradley (68-72-68): Strongest move of the bunch so far—his 68 has him at -5 and climbing.

• Ryan Gerard (66-72-72): A pair of 72s has him at -3—still in the mix.

And let’s not forget Joaquin Niemann (74-67-71), the only original pick from the mulligan swaps to still be playing. He's at -1 and proving his worth on the weekend.

💥 The Big Picture

With just 18 holes remaining, the top of the leaderboard is stacked, and Golf’s Greatest Gamble remains anyone’s game. Sunday’s pressure cooker promises plenty of drama—and potentially a few heartbreaks.

Can Scottie cap off a brilliant week? Will Keegan sneak into a top-5 finish? Could Niemann defy the odds and steal the show for the mulligan crew?

We'll find out tomorrow.