Scheffler holds his third career 54-hole lead at a major championship putting him in pole position for his first crown outside Augusta National

Scottie Scheffler delivered a stellar performance on Saturday at the PGA Championship, firing a 6-under 65 to grab a three-shot lead heading into the final round at Quail Hollow. The world number one now sits at 11-under-par, ahead of Sweden’s Alex Noren (-8), who carded a strong 66 with four birdies in his last five holes.

I was trying to post the best score that I could shoot today, and that's what I was concerned with out there,” Scheffler said after his round, regarding his breakaway from a crowded pack. “There is a lot of leaderboards.