The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club saw a competitive third round with several players jockeying for position ahead of the final day. England’s Aaron Rai emerged as a leader after posting a strong performance, positioning himself at the top of the leaderboard alongside Kristoffer Reitan and Chris Kirk at -2 .
Rory McIlroy made a significant surge during the third round, joining Xander Schauffele as the only active players at -3. Schauffele, the 2024 champion, recorded his fifth birdie of the day at the 11th hole, signaling his intent to reclaim the title . Meanwhile, Justin Rose finished with a 65 (-2), securing a share of the clubhouse lead after narrowly missing a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole .
The championship remains tightly contested, with multiple players within striking distance heading into the final round.