Cam Smith joins crowded field in contention for PGA Championship
Cameron Smith has emerged as a contender at the PGA Championship, sitting two shots behind leader Alex Smalley after a strong third-round performance. He is part of a tightly packed group of 42 players within four strokes of second place, including top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler. Smith's resurgence follows his recent decision to split with his longtime coach and team up with Claude Harmon III.
- ▪American Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round at -6.
- ▪Smith shot a two-under-par 68 in the third round, joining 11 other players tied at -2, including Australians Jason Day and Min Woo Lee.
- ▪Smith recently parted ways with his lifelong coach Grant Field and began working with Claude Harmon III, a change that has yielded immediate results at Aronimink Golf Club.
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