PGA Championship 2026: Round 3 Updates

The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club saw Round 3 underway with 84 golfers in the field. As of May 16, 2026, Americans Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley shared the 36-hole lead at 4 under. They faced stiff competition from notable players including Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, and Justin Thomas.

Several players, including Justin Rose, Chris Kirk, and Xander Schauffele, climbed the leaderboard during the round, while Rory McIlroy also made a solid start. Live coverage was available on ESPN+, ESPN, and CBS in the U.S., as well as Sky Sports in the UK, with streaming on Fubo.

At 12:59 PM EDT, the leaderboard showed:
T1: Alex Smalley (USA) -4, 6:40 PM tee time
T1: Maverick McNealy (USA) -4, 6:40 PM tee time
T3: Aldrich Potgieter (RSA) -3, 6:20 PM tee time
T3: Chris Gotterup (USA) -3, 6:30 PM tee time
T3: Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) -3, 6:30 PM tee time
T3: Stephan Jaeger (GER) -3, 6:20 PM tee time
T3: Min Woo Lee (AUS) -3, 6:10 PM tee time
T3: Chris Kirk (USA) -3, 6:16 PM tee time
T3: Max Greyserman (USA) -3, 6:10 PM tee time
T10: Rory McIlroy (NIR) -2, 3:09 PM tee time

Brooks Koepka, at 1 over, portrayed patience shooting eight consecutive pars before making an eagle on the 9th hole. Chris Kirk, despite not having a top-10 finish since August and facing personal challenges, tied for third with seven birdies through 15 holes, reflecting a remarkable comeback.

The round exhibited thrilling movement, with players excitedly heading to the clubhouse. Notable scores included Chris Kirk at 6 under and Justin Rose at 5 under. Justin Rose had an impressive front nine, scoring 5 under, although he faced a bogey-birdie sequence on holes 13 and 14.

As the round progressed, it became evident that there were plenty of chances, with McIlroy responding positively to earlier difficulties by scoring back-to-back birdies. Meanwhile, Nicolai Højgaard's excellent finish with a 66 cemented him on level par.

Overall, moving day at the PGA Championship turned out to be just as anticipated, providing a thrilling showcase of golf at Aronimink.