Alex Smalley holds a surprising lead at the US PGA Championship after carding a two-under 68 in the third round, as 14 players have shared the lead and 30 remain within five shots of the clubhouse leader. The American amateur's position comes after the PGA of America adjusted course conditions following complaints from players about "absurd" pin positions.

Rory McIlroy has engineered a remarkable comeback, moving from outside the top 100 after an opening 74 to within striking distance of the lead at three under. The back-to-back Masters champion faces the challenge of becoming only the sixth man to win the first two majors of the year, with Steve Jones' 1996 US Open comeback currently the record after 18 holes.

Justin Rose seeks to end a 107-year wait for an English champion after a superb 65 moved him to two under, while Jon Rahm sits four under despite missing a crucial four-footer on the final hole. Scottie Scheffler, who won last year's event, trails by five shots after a 71 but remains confident, stating "It's quite literally anybody's tournament" with so many contenders within striking distance.