Alex Smalley Takes Two‑Shot Lead at PGA Championship
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- Alex Smalley shot a 2‑under 68 in the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, taking a two‑shot lead.
- Alex Smalley became the only player to break par in all three rounds of the tournament.
- Alex Smalley's back‑nine birdies, including a 25‑foot birdie on the 15th and a two‑stroke gain on the 16th, left him at 6‑under 204, two shots ahead of Jon Rahm.
- Alex Smalley's lead ended a historic 54‑hole logjam in which 14 players had shared the lead and at one point there was a seven‑way tie.
- Alex Smalley's advantage was amplified by Scottie Scheffler's six missed 10‑foot putts, leaving Scheffler five shots behind while other major champions remained within five shots.
Why it matters: Smalley's two‑shot lead at 6‑under 204 puts him in prime position to claim his first PGA Tour victory, while rivals like Rahm and Scheffler fall back, reshaping the final‑round betting odds and sponsor exposure.
