May 20, 2024, 1:51 AM
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Morikawa and Schauffele tied at 15-under-par before final round of US PGA Championship

Highlights
  • Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele are tied at 15-under-par before the final round of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla.
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Story

Xander Schauffele made a mistake on the 15th hole but then did well on the last two holes to finish with a score of 68. Collin Morikawa, his teammate, also did well with a score of 67, matching Schauffele's total score of 15 under par. Sahith Theegala was close behind with a score of 67. Shane Lowry, Bryson DeChambeau, and Viktor Hovland were on 13 under, while Robert MacIntyre and Justin Rose were one stroke behind. Lowry almost made history with a score of 61 but missed a birdie on the last hole. The course was playing well, and anyone could win. Justin Thomas made a great recovery on the 14th hole with a fantastic chip for a birdie. Scottie Scheffler seemed affected by previous events, and the 18th hole was the easiest for the third day in a row. The 14th hole was the hardest, with only a few birdies. The weather forecast was important for the players' tee times. Collin Morikawa played a great round on Friday, finishing with a score of 65 and getting close to the leader, Xander Schauffele. Morikawa wanted to do better after a disappointing finish at the Masters. He was excited about his performance and hoped to continue playing well. The hometown experience was enjoyable for Justin Thomas, and he was having fun. Braden Shattuck, a club pro, made the cut and played well to secure his spot for the weekend. Morikawa set a challenging target for the other players in the US PGA Championship. He played consistently and made several birdies in a row. The conditions were good, and players were focused on their game.

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