Getty Alex Smalley weathered an early collapse before surging back into the lead at the 2026 PGA Championship , setting up a packed final round leaderboard featuring big names like Rory McIlroy , Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, and Xander Schauffele. Smalley closed Saturday at 6-under after a late birdie on the 18th hole at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The dramatic finish gave him a two-shot lead entering Sunday’s final round of the year’s second major championship. The 36-hole