PGA Championship: Co-Leaders Schauffele and Morikawa Set for Thrilling Final Round

After a record-setting third round, Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa share the lead at the PGA Championship, while 13 others are within striking distance of the trophy.

Brace yourselves for an electrifying finish at Valhalla Golf Club as the 105th PGA Championship reaches its climax. After a whirlwind third round filled with birdies aplenty, co-leaders Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa sit atop the leaderboard at -15, with 13 other golfers lurking within five shots.

Schauffele, seeking his maiden major triumph, is enjoying the fruits of his sensational 62 in the first round, equaling the all-time lowest major round and setting a new record for the lowest score to par at nine-under. However, his lead was matched on Saturday by Ireland's Shane Lowry, who also carded a 62 in the third round, storming back from an eight-shot deficit to enter the clubhouse just one stroke behind. Lowry (-13) will tee off with Sahith Theegala (-14) at 2:25 p.m.

Morikawa, the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship winner, is poised to add another major title to his resume. Alongside Schauffele, he will tee off at 2:35 p.m., aiming to fend off the stiff competition and secure the coveted Wanamaker Trophy.

Bryson DeChambeau, the lone LIV golfer in contention, has injected an element of intrigue into the proceedings. A chip-in eagle on 18 propelled him to 13-under heading into the final round, joining Viktor Hovland, the defending FedEx Cup Champion, in that position.

Justin Rose, the 2013 U.S. Open winner, fired a scintillating 64 on Saturday, the second-lowest score of the tournament behind the pair of 62s. He and Robert McIntyre sit tied for seventh at -12.

Despite a six-stroke final-round deficit two years ago, Justin Thomas proved the unpredictability of major golf, storming to victory in the 2022 PGA Championship. He is five back heading into Sunday, as is Tony Finau.

Other notable names within striking distance include Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matusyama, Tom Kim, and Jordan Spieth (who would complete the career slam with a win), all at -8.

Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, was rattled by his arrest on Friday, but recovered to post a 66 in the second round. However, Saturday proved more challenging, with a two-over round leaving him seven-under for the tournament.

With such a crowded leaderboard and so many contenders vying for the title, the final round of the PGA Championship promises to be an epic showdown. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacle as the world's best golfers battle it out at Valhalla.