Smalley takes two-shot lead into final round of US PGA Championship but big names lurk

Alex Smalley, a 29-year-old from North Carolina ranked world No. 78, shot a third-round 68 at Aronimink to reach six under par and take a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the US PGA Championship. He holds a two-shot advantage over a five-way tie for second place at four under, which includes Jon Rahm, while Rory McIlroy sits at three under. Smalley, who has never won a professional golf tournament, faces a crowded leaderboard of established names threatening his lead on Sunday.