Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead after three rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. A large group of contenders sits close behind as the final round begins Sunday.
Smalley leads at six under par after 54 holes. Matti Schmid, Nick Taylor, Jon Rahm, Aaron Rai and Ludvig Aberg sit two shots back at four under. Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele are three shots behind the leader, with 21 players within four shots overall.
X users express surprise at Alex Smalley's lead with humorous takes. Golf media highlights his resilient round and two-shot advantage. Golf accounts share leaderboard updates noting contenders close behind. Local journalists celebrate connections to Duke and regional clubs.
Alex Smalley takes the lead at the PGA Championship
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Major resilience and determination 👏
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) May 16, 2026
Alex Smalley started +3 through 4 but fought back to finish his round -2 and leading the PGA Championship by two shots pic.twitter.com/iF4eiiSjEJ
LATEST: Alex Smalley (-6) leads by two after the Third Round of play has been completed at the PGA Championship. pic.twitter.com/YqKPRdUEaJ
— BogeyBlasters (@BogeyBlasters) May 16, 2026
.@DukeMGOLF alum and @Sedgefield1926 member Alex Smalley leads after 3rd Round of PGA Championship. @WFMY https://t.co/44FuS0DMxq
— Brian Hall (@bhallphotog) May 16, 2026
.@WyndhamChamp @asmalley_golf @dukegolfschool @ogilviej @sobberatduke Alex Smalley, a member at Sedgefield Country Club, is leading the PGA Championship after three rounds https://t.co/vMpFebqcWk via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) May 16, 2026
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Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship on Sunday with a final-round 65 at Aronimink Golf Club. The 31-year-old Englishman finished three shots ahead of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley to claim the Wanamaker Trophy.
Seven players, including Scottie Scheffler, share the lead after the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink. Several unexpected developments marked the day, from veteran resurgences to challenges faced by top contenders.
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Defending champion Scottie Scheffler posted a challenging second round on Friday at the 2026 PGA Championship. He sits at 2 under par after 36 holes at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, two shots off the lead.
The 2026 PGA Championship opens Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Scottie Scheffler aims to defend his title while Rory McIlroy chases another major after his recent Masters win.
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Aaron Rai claimed the 2026 PGA Championship title with standout play on the final day at Aronimink. Jon Rahm finished tied for second after a closing 68. Several players earned special invitations and ranking gains from their results.
Rory McIlroy surged to a six-shot lead at the 2026 Masters after rounds of 67 and 65, but the cut claimed several prominent golfers at Augusta National. Bryson DeChambeau, a pre-tournament favorite, posted 76-74 for 6 over par and exited early due to late collapses. Other surprises include recent winners and major contenders who faltered.
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Rory McIlroy carded a 5-under-par 67 in the first round of the Masters Tournament to share the lead with Sam Burns. The defending champion displayed a relaxed approach despite hitting only five of 14 fairways, laughing off a wayward tee shot on the first hole with amateur Mason Howell. McIlroy attributed his strong play to the freedom gained from last year's victory.