So, it turns out that the 2025 PGA Championship really was won on the back nine on Saturday. Scottie Scheffler covered the final five holes of the third round at Quail Hollow Club in five under par that enabled him to create separation from the field.

Last season, the PGA Championship had an $18.5 million purse, which beat only the British Open among the four major championships. That was the largest amount offered at a PGA Championship in history, and allowed Xander Schauffele to take home $3.3 million for his win.

Talent, in sport and in life, is about adapting to challenges and curveballs, literally. When Scheffler’s approach to the 16th green on day one sailed miles off to left the plunged into the lake, the cries of mudball went from mumble to roar.