The third day of a serious is colloquially referred to as ‘transferring day’, when gamers place themselves for a Sunday problem.

Scattered thunderstorms meant the beginning right here was delayed by greater than three hours, with play switched to start from the primary and tenth tees and the sector of 74 competing in three-balls moderately than in teams of two.

The change didn’t decelerate a number of of golf’s star names, but it surely was Scheffler who surged clear due to a shocking end to his spherical.

The catalyst was his drive on the 304-yard par-four 14th, which got here to relaxation three ft from the cup. From there, he made an eagle two.

Breathtaking iron play introduced birdies on 15 and 17 earlier than he lastly closed out Quail Hole’s hardest gap, the 18th, by sinking his 10-foot birdie putt and clenching his fist in satisfaction.

“You’re employed your complete life to have an opportunity to win main tournaments,” stated Scheffler. “Tomorrow I’ve a superb alternative to go on the market and try to win however it is going to take one other actually good spherical.”

In 2024, Scheffler received eight occasions, however has just one victory up to now this season after a freak hand harm at Christmas delayed his season.

That win nevertheless did are available in his most up-to-date begin on the Byron Nelson Basic – and it was by eight photographs.

Solely 4 gamers this century have received the US PGA Championship after coming from three or extra behind on the 54-hole stage. With Scheffler on this temper, that feat appears to be like significantly daunting this weekend.