Alex Smalley sits atop tight leaderboard at Aronimink heading into final round of 2026 PGA Championship

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

Where coverage diverges: Lean Left: 1 (The Guardian — US); Center: 2 (Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Sports); Right: 1 (New York Post).

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Lean Left · 1 source

The Guardian — US Lean Left

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

Home hope Alex Smalley surged clear thanks to a two-under round of 68, while Jon Rahm is among five tied second and McIlroy is three shots off the lead

High Factuality · Independent

Center · 2 sources

Yahoo Sports Center

Alex Smalley sits atop tight leaderboard at Aronimink heading into final round of 2026 PGA Championship

The final round of the 2026 PGA Championship could produce one of the closest finishes in major history, but solo leader Alex Smalley has the edge at 6 under.

Mixed Factuality · Other

Yahoo Sports Center

Who is Alex Smalley? Meet American longshot leading PGA Championship heading into final round

Get to know the 54-hole leader at Aronimink — an underdog American who is not exactly a household name.

Mixed Factuality · Other

Right · 1 source

New York Post Right

Alex Smalley leading packed PGA leaderboard heading into final round: ‘Absolute free-for-all’

Buckle up. Sunday’s PGA Championship final round at Aronimink is guaranteed to be a wild ride. Seat belts required.

Mixed Factuality · Conglomerate

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