CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The third round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club commenced under challenging conditions as severe weather caused significant delays. Halfway leader Jhonattan Vegas began his round after a nearly 3.5-hour delay, aiming to maintain his two-shot lead amid a tightly packed leaderboard.
Weather Disruptions Lead to Adjusted Tee Times
Inclement weather in the Charlotte area led to the suspension of play on Saturday morning, with organizers issuing alerts advising attendees to seek shelter. The start of the third round was delayed, and to accommodate the schedule, players were sent off in groups of three from both the first and tenth tees.
Vegas Aims to Extend Lead Amidst Strong Competition
Jhonattan Vegas, ranked 70th in the world, entered the third round with a two-stroke lead over Matthieu Pavon and Matt Fitzpatrick. Vegas had posted back-to-back under-par rounds—a first in his 17 major championship appearances. Close on his heels were Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, both of whom started strong to move within four shots of Vegas.
Notable Players in Contention
The leaderboard remains tightly contested, with several prominent players within striking distance. Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, and Si Woo Kim are among those in pursuit. Rory McIlroy, starting from the 10th tee at nine shots back, mirrored his 2010 comeback effort at Quail Hollow, where he also made the cut on the number and went on to win his first PGA Tour event.
What’s Next
Despite the disrupted schedule, play continued under sunny and humid conditions. With the forecast favorable for the remainder of the weekend, players will look to capitalize on the improved weather to make their move up the leaderboard. As the third round progresses, all eyes will be on Vegas to see if he can maintain his lead and secure his first major championship title.
