Hot third round sends Scheffler up on top

MANILA, Philippines — Five months after cutting his right hand preparing a Christmas dinner, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has himself on the verge of a third major title at the PGA Championship.

The 28-year-old American fired three birdies and an eagle in the last five holes to fire a six-under par 65 in Saturday’s third round at Quail Hollow to seize a three-stroke lead entering Sunday’s final round.

Scheffler has converted his past seven 54-hole leads into victories, the same style he used to win the 2022 and 2024 Masters.

After winning nine times in 2024, including Paris Olympic gold, Scheffler struggled this season after missing the first month of the campaign due to the hand injury.

But last week, Scheffler won his first title of the year and matched a 72-hole PGA Tour low scoring total in the process.

This week, he might just add another major trophy, and his first that doesn’t come with a green jacket from Augusta National.