On ‘free-for-all' major Sunday, Xander Schauffele has edge over most
Xander Schauffele is within three shots of the lead at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, positioning himself as a strong contender on a chaotic Sunday. Despite a mid-week performance dip in 2025, Schauffele has regained form, drawing on his past major championship experience. The leaderboard remains tightly packed, with numerous top players in contention due to difficult course conditions.
- ▪Xander Schauffele shot four under par on Saturday to move within three shots of Alex Smalley's lead at the 2026 PGA Championship.
- ▪Schauffele previously won major championships at the 2024 PGA Championship and the 2024 Open Championship.
- ▪The leaderboard at Aronimink is highly congested, with 10 players within three shots and 30 within five of the lead.
- ▪Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are among the major champions within striking distance of the lead.
- ▪Schauffele credited his coach Chris Como and caddie Austin Kaiser for helping him stay focused amid challenging conditions.
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