SAHITH THEEGALA FROM DOWNTOWN FOR THE LEAD!

Theegala perfectly reads a looooooooooong putt and drains it for birdie to move into a tie for the lead

The final group is off and running

Schauffele and Morikawa have launched their tee shots and all the groups are out of the gates here at Valhalla

DeChambeau misses his birdie putt and taps for par

He had a chance to move up to 14-under, but his putt just missed the left edge of the cup

A new challenger approaches!

Alex Noren has come out of nowhere and is in a tie for ninth after going five-under through 13

The penultimate pairing of Lowry and Theegala are off

Lowry’s 62 yesterday is one of the lowest rounds ever, while Theegala has been sniffing around the leaders all week

It’s Justin Thomas’ turn to hole out from the bunker!

An amazing shot from the Kentucky native on the course in his home town

Next to tee off are Viktor Hovland and Bryson DeChambeau

The two are part of a three-way tie for fourth at 13-under

Justin Rose tees off

The Englishman begins his day at 12-under, three shots back of the leaders

Scheffler taps in for birdie on the eighth hole to move to eight-under

He’s one-under for the day

May 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Scottie Scheffler reacts after a shot on the first hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stone-USA TODAY Sports

Shane Lowry and Viktor Hovland catch up

The European Ryder Cup teammates share an embrace on their way to the practice facility

Bradley birdies the fourth to move to 11-under

There’s still plenty of time for the 2011 PGA Championship winner to make a move up towards the top of the leaderboard.

Right now, the Vermont native has momentum on his side.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 19: Keegan Bradley of the United States looks on from the first green during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 19, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Braden Shattuck finishes his day at one-under for the tournament and wins the title of Low PGA Professional

This wasn’t on the same level as Michael Block’s performance last year, but still a remarkable accomplishment from a guy that doesn’t play every week

Justin Thomas tees off to the roar of his home crowd

The Louisville native was introduced to a smattering of applause from the gallery

The final pairings have hit the practice range

The last tee time is in just about an hour

Tommy Fleetwood finishes up with a six-under 65 for the day

Three bogeys, seven birdies, and an eagle on the cards for Fleetwood as he finishes his tournament with a six-under 65

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 19: Tommy Fleetwood of England looks on from the 12th fairway during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 19, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Keegan Bradley birdies the first hole to move into the top ten

Bradley is now five shots back of the leaders

Scheffler’s birdie putt on the fifth drops

He’s back to even par following that first hole setback

May 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks on the putting green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

McIlroy bogeys the first hole

He missed his par putt from eight feet out to drop a shot right off the bat.

What’s in store for Tony Finau?

He’s carded a 65-69-69 for the first three rounds and sits five shots back. Will he be able to move into contention today?

Jason Day makes the best of a trip to the beach

The Aussie holes out from the bunker at the third hole

Rory McIlroy tees off

The Irishman gets his final round underway

Scheffler bogeys the first hole

After teeing off, the American missed an eight foot par putt to drop a stroke. He now sits at six-under par.

Rory McIlroy has arrived ahead of his tee time

Rory is set to tee off in about 40 minutes

Brooks gets unlucky on the seventh after hitting the flag

His ball bounces and rolls perilously toward the bunker, but he’s safe

The magic of the 13th hole continues!

Adam Hadwin has now holed out from the fairway for eagle!

It’s the second holeout from the fairway at this hole today and the 61st total holeout of the week.

Koepka is in a bit of a pattern right now as he birdies the sixth

Par-birdie-par-birdie-par-birdie… interesting

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 18: Brooks Koepka of the United States lines up a putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler makes his way to the driving range

Just a few days ago, Scheffler’s Friday range session may have been the most watched pre-round practice of all time after he sped back from jail.

Now, with suggestion that the charges against him could be dropped (and his caddie back on the bag), will Scheffler feel a little less weight on his shoulders that he did yesterday?

Watch Jordan Smith hole out from the fairway on the 13th hole

What is it with the 13th hole at this place? First we have that Tosti drive, now we have Jordan Smith ripping back a wedge shot from the fairway to make an eagle to move to five-under for the day

Tommy Fleetwood is having himself a day

With one blemish (a bogey on two), the Englishman has three birdies and an eagle as he’s about to close out the front-nine. He currently sits at seven-under for the tournament and four-under for the day.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 17: Tommy Fleetwood of England plays his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Watch Alejandro Tosti drive the green on the par-four 13th hole

This thing got smacked 338 yards and landed six feet from the hole, which he rolled in for an eagle. Just an astounding shot!

Koepka rolls in another birdie to move to six-under

Par-birdie-par-birdie is the start for Koepka

Notable tee times this afternoon

12:15 – Scottie Scheffler / Mark Hubbard

12:45 – Rory McIlroy / Tom Kim

1:05 – Keegan Bradley / Taylor Moore

1:35 – Tony Finau / Justin Thomas

2:15 – Bryson DeChambeau / Viktor Hovland

2:25 – Shane Lowry / Sahith Theegala

2:35 – Collin Morikawa / Xander Schauffele

Koepka birdies the second to move up to five-under

Last year’s champion will need about ten more of those to catch up to Schauffele and Morikawa.

Here’s what they’re all fighting for

It’s the largest prize in golf – the Wannamaker Trophy

Strongest start of the day goes to Sebastian Soderberg

The Swede had three birdies on the front nine and started the back with another birdie for a four-under day

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 17: Sebastian Soderberg of Sweden plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Brooks Koepka tees off on his final round

The reigning PGA Champion will likely not be retaining his title as he sits eleven shots behind the leaders.

May 18, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Brooks Koepka on the first hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Clare Grant-USA TODAY Sports

Early big movers: Andrew Putnam, Sebastian Soderberg, Jordan Smith, and Dustin Johnson among others

None of these four will be in contention, but nevertheless they’re doing a good job moving their way up the leaderboard.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 18: Dustin Johnson of the United States reacts to his second shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

We’ve got wildlife to watch in the early tee times

A bale of turtles are seen taking in the sunshine while a little spider decided to explore the camera lens on the fourth hole

Here is a recap of all the day three action leading up to our leaders teeing off

Our reporter Isabel Baldwin is on the ground in Louisville and has a recap of all the action from a day where Scheffler stumbled as Morikawa climbed and a big crowd put pressure on the leaders.

BREAKING NEWS: Prosecutors in Louisville ‘are planning to DROP the charges against Scottie Scheffler’

It would be the end to a brief nightmare for the world No. 1 golfer after his shocking Friday morning arrest.

Read more at the link below:

Here’s a little refresher on the leaderboard, if you are just catching up

T1 (-15): Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele

3 (-14): Sahith Theegala

T4 (-13): Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, Bryson DeChambeau

T7 (-12): Justin Rose, Robert MacIntyre

9 (-11): Dean Burmester

T10 (-10): Lee Hodges, Justin Thomas, Harris English, Austin Eckroat, Tony Finau, Thomas Detry

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 18: Xander Schauffele of the United States reacts during the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
May 18, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Collin Morikawa waves to the fans after making his putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Clare Grant-USA TODAY Sports

There are 13 golfers who are within five shots of the leaders

It should set up today as an incredibly close affair with multiple golfers in the fight for the Wannamaker Trophy

Good morning! And welcome to DailyMail.com’s live coverage of the final round of the PGA Championship

Get ready for what should be an exciting final day of action from Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky.

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