Jhonattan Vegas Leads Third Round of 2025 PGA Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Venezuelan golfer Jhonattan Vegas leads the third round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, holding a two-shot advantage over his closest competitors. After 36 holes, he stands at 8-under par, aiming for his first major title.

This year’s championship began at 8:15 AM local time but faced significant weather delays, leading to a late start. As golfers prepared for the third round, the field had been split, with players teeing off from both the first and 10th holes.

Si Woo Kim, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Matthieu Pavon each trail Vegas, tied at 6-under par. Meanwhile, a group of eight golfers, including Max Homa, is sitting at 5-under, all hoping for strong showings in the third round.

During the event, an unexpected highlight was Si Woo Kim’s hole-in-one on the 6th hole. He recorded the longest ace in major championship history at 252 yards, drawing significant attention from spectators and fellow competitors alike.

Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald, both Ryder Cup captains, are also competing well this week. Bradley starts the third round at 2-under, while Donald is at 1-under.

With thunderstorms forcing adjustments to the tournament schedule, the third round has become crucial for players looking to press their advantage ahead of the final round this weekend. Lashed by wind and rain, Quail Hollow has presented a challenge, with conditions varying considerably.

As the sun reemerged, the action shifted into high gear with Joaquin Niemann, Tyrrell Hatton, and Wyndham Clark taking to the course. All eyes now focus on Vegas, whose pace-setting play could lead to a memorable victory.