Highlights | Round 3 | 2024 PGA Championship

PGA Championship
18 May 202412:48

Summary

TLDRThe script captures an intense round of golf, with Max Homa and others showcasing impressive skills. Homa's birdie chance at the second hole sets the tone for a thrilling game. Players like Bryce Garnett, Rio Hsun, and Justin Rose demonstrate remarkable iron play and bunker shots. Jordan Spieth achieves his first career eagle, while Scotty Cameron struggles with a rough start. The leaderboard is tight, with Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffele all vying for the lead. The players' performances and the course conditions contribute to an exciting and unpredictable PGA Championship round.

Takeaways

  • πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ Max Homa had a birdie chance at the second hole, indicating a strong start to his round.
  • πŸŽ‰ Bryce Garnett nearly made a birdie at the 11th hole, showing his competitive spirit.
  • πŸš€ Max Homa's performance was impressive, with three birdies already by a certain point in the round.
  • 🌟 Jordan Spieth scored his first career eagle at the seventh hole, boosting his score to five under.
  • πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ Patrick Reed played a challenging third shot into a par five hole, demonstrating his skill.
  • πŸ“ˆ Rory McIlroy's iron play improved significantly, leading to three birdies in the last five holes.
  • πŸ’ͺ Justin Rose showed determination, laying up at the par five, maintaining his run in the tournament.
  • πŸ¦… Justin Thomas made a remarkable birdie at the 10th hole, followed by another at the seventh.
  • πŸŽ–οΈ Xander Schauffele, the Gold Medal winner from Tokyo, displayed exceptional skill with two eagles during the week.
  • πŸ” The leaderboard was tight with several players within two shots of the lead, promising an exciting final round.

Q & A

  • What significant event did Jordan Spieth achieve at the seventh hole?

    -Jordan Spieth scored his first career eagle at the seventh hole.

  • How did Scotty Cameron perform after a double bogey and bogey stretch?

    -Scotty Cameron needed to get back on track and took a timeout to regain his focus after a rough start.

  • What was the difficulty Scotty Cameron faced with his third shot from the rough?

    -Scotty Cameron struggled with his third shot from a little upslope in a muddy area with limited green to work with, resulting in a chunked shot.

  • How did Justin Rose's strategy change at the par five?

    -Justin Rose was forced to lay up due to a cut on the right, but this strategy did not hinder his run.

  • What did Justin Thomas achieve with his shot at the 10th hole?

    -Justin Thomas made a birdie at the 10th hole, which was a significant moment that got the crowd excited.

  • What was the significance of Xander Schauffele's second eagle of the week?

    -Xander Schauffele's second eagle of the week was at the 18th hole, reminiscent of his hole-out eagle at the 54th pole at Augusta.

  • How did Rory McIlroy's performance evolve throughout the round?

    -Rory McIlroy started with a bogey on the first hole but then went on a roll, making three birdies in the last five holes.

  • What was the impact of the course conditions on the players' performance?

    -The course conditions seemed to be challenging, with players having to adjust their shots to account for the grain of the grass and the muddy areas.

  • What was the significance of the 11th hole for Bryce Garnett?

    -Bryce Garnett had a birdie chance at the 11th hole, which was a good opportunity to start a scoring roll.

  • How did the script describe the overall competition and its setting?

    -The script described an exciting and competitive round of golf at the PGA Championship, with players vying for birdies and eagles amidst challenging course conditions.

  • What was the significance of the final round for the players mentioned in the script?

    -The final round was significant as it would determine the outcome of the PGA Championship, with several players within striking distance of the lead, setting up an exciting Sunday.

Outlines

00:00

πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ Exciting Birdie Opportunities and Skillful Play

The first paragraph of the script focuses on the dynamic and competitive nature of the third round of a golf tournament. It highlights Max Homa's birdie chance on the second hole and sets the tone for a series of impressive plays. Bryce Garnett's near-hole-in-one on the 11th hole and the admiration for his driver swing are mentioned. The commentary also notes the difficulty of the course conditions, with players having to navigate around drains in the fairway. The excitement builds as three birdies are recorded early on, and the use of the Top Tracer technology by Rolex is introduced. The paragraph ends with a first career eagle by Jordan Spieth, marking a significant achievement in his PGA career.

05:01

πŸš€ Momentum and Redemption in Golf Action

The second paragraph captures the ups and downs of the golfers' performances. It discusses Trevor's potential for a double bogey and his drop back to 5 under par. Rory's resurgence with a series of birdies is noted, along with the return of Justin Rose's iron play. The script mentions Mao's chip shot on the 10th hole and Justin Thomas's attempt to impress the home crowd. The narrative follows Rory's redemption at the 12th hole and his pursuit of the course record. The paragraph concludes with Jordan Spieth's birdie chance and the anticipation of an exciting final round in the PGA Championship.

10:07

πŸŽ–οΈ Championship Drama and Memorable Performances

The third paragraph delves into the drama and excitement of the PGA Championship, with a particular focus on the players' pursuit of the course record. It highlights Xander Schauffele's impressive play and his second eagle of the week, reminiscent of his hole-out at the 54th pole at Augusta. The script also discusses the competitive nature of the tournament, with several players within striking distance of the lead. The anticipation for an exciting Sunday finale at the 106th playing of the PGA Championship is palpable, with the mention of a Kentucky boy's performance adding a local flavor to the event.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Birdie

A birdie in golf is a score of one stroke less than par on a given hole. It is a positive achievement for a golfer and contributes to a lower overall score. In the script, birdies are mentioned several times, indicating successful shots by the players, such as 'Max, Homa's birdie chance at the second' and 'three birdies already', which highlight key moments in the game.

πŸ’‘Par

Par refers to the number of strokes that an expert golfer is expected to take to complete a hole or a course. It is a standard measure against which golfers evaluate their performance. The script mentions 'par' in the context of players scoring under or above it, such as 'two's not hard that's all I know based on what I've watched so far today', which implies the difficulty level of achieving par in the current conditions.

πŸ’‘Eagle

An eagle is a score of two strokes less than par on a hole, which is a significant accomplishment in golf. It is used in the script to describe exceptional shots, as in 'eagle we're at the seventh and look at spe in here tight and two for an eagle', emphasizing the impressive play of the golfer.

πŸ’‘Bogey

A bogey is a score of one stroke more than par on a hole, which is generally considered a mistake in a golfer's game. The script references 'bogy bogy the first hole', indicating a player's initial setback in their round.

πŸ’‘Double Bogey

A double bogey occurs when a golfer scores two strokes more than the par for a hole. It represents a more severe mistake than a bogey. The script includes a mention of 'double bogey bogey stretch', which describes a series of poor holes played by a golfer.

πŸ’‘PGA Championship

The PGA Championship is one of the four major golf championships and is organized by the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The script refers to 'the 106th playing of the PGA Championship', situating the action within this prestigious tournament.

πŸ’‘Tracer

Tracer is a technology used in golf broadcasts to track the path of a ball after it is hit. It provides viewers with a visual representation of the ball's trajectory. The script mentions 'top Tracer presented by Rolex', indicating the use of this technology to enhance the viewing experience.

πŸ’‘Bunker

A bunker is a hazard in golf, typically a sand-filled depression near the green, which can make a shot more challenging. The script includes 'down in the bunker', which describes a golfer's difficult situation and the subsequent impressive shot to overcome it.

πŸ’‘Driver

A driver is a golf club with a large, round head used to hit the ball over a long distance, usually on the tee at the start of a hole. The script mentions 'balance and Power in that driver, swing', highlighting the importance of this club in achieving distance off the tee.

πŸ’‘Iron Play

Iron play refers to the use of iron clubs in golf, which are typically used for shorter shots and more precision. The script notes 'iron play has really started to kick into gear', indicating a golfer's improved performance with these clubs.

πŸ’‘Cut

In golf, a cut is a shot that curves from right to left for a right-handed golfer, often used to shape the ball's flight path. The script uses the term 'sling draws', which is a specific type of cut, to describe the players' strategy for the day.

πŸ’‘Grand Slam

A Grand Slam in golf refers to winning all four major championships in a single calendar year or career. The script hints at 'the chance to complete the career Grand Slam', which is a significant achievement in a golfer's career and a major storyline within the video.

Highlights

Max Homa's birdie chance at the second hole, indicating a good start to a roll.

Bryce Garnett's birdie at the 11th hole, almost getting one in close.

Balance and power in Max Homa's driver swing, with three birdies already recorded.

Rio Hsun's impressive iron play, launching a shot that might result in an eagle.

Jordan Spieth's first career eagle at the PGA Championship, moving to five under.

Patrick Reed's bunker shot on the 11th, holding it for par.

Cameron Smith's eagle attempt on the seventh hole.

Rory McIlroy's three birdies in the last five holes, leading to another drop.

Scotty's attempt to get back on track after a double-bogey, bogey stretch.

Justin Rose's third shot at the par five, continuing his run.

JT (Justin Thomas) impressing the home crowd with a birdie attempt.

Rory McIlroy's redemption at the 12th hole, avoiding a miss to the right.

Jordan Spieth's birdie at the 13th, moving to 10 under par.

Shane Lowry's birdie attempt at the 14th, trying to maintain momentum.

Jordan Spieth's birdie chance at the 18th for a chance at the course record.

Justin Thomas's birdie at the 10th, followed by another birdie on the seventh.

Xander Schauffele's second eagle of the week, showcasing his skill around the turn.

The leaderboard situation with several players within two shots of the lead, promising an exciting Sunday.

Transcripts

00:00

with the focus on round three and Max

00:02

homa's birdie chance at the

00:05

second this would be a good place to

00:07

start some sort of

00:09

roll yes why not fill it up from

00:16

distance Bryce

00:20

Garnett on the T at 11 see if he can get

00:23

one in there close

00:31

almost

00:33

in we might have one

00:35

[Applause]

00:45

today balance and Power in that driver

00:48

swing is to be

00:52

envi you marked about the drains in the

00:55

Fairway just blew right by it

00:58

[Applause]

01:00

two's not hard that's all I know based

01:02

on what I've watched so far today

01:04

amazing we've had three birdies already

01:06

there I think with the where the whole

01:08

cut people are just going to sling draws

01:09

in all day top Tracer presented by

01:13

Rolex well I already said we were going

01:15

to have one I thought it was going to

01:17

take a little

01:19

longer well a good iron player here Rio

01:24

hsun launch that one way up there

01:32

that might be oh

01:36

man at four

01:38

mroy after an early bogy bogy the first

01:42

hole 271

01:48

front that was on a line wasn't it yeah

01:51

just needed the three-wood to get up

01:53

onto that green could it be Justin Rose

01:55

as we head over to 11 down in the bunker

01:58

behind that uh brightly colored Callaway

02:01

bag he hits a beautiful bunker shot and

02:04

holds

02:05

it 11 today is playing so much easier

02:09

that's the 730 we've

02:11

seen and now we're back on schedule cam

02:15

Smith playing the

02:17

seventh oh my

02:20

goodness for an

02:23

eagle we're at the seventh and look at

02:26

spe in here tight and two for an eagle

02:31

Jordan spe to five under

02:33

Park how about that first career Eagle

02:36

in a

02:37

PGA Patrick Reed playing his third shot

02:41

into this part five finishing hle it's

02:43

his ninth hole of the

02:45

day trying to use the bow oh doesn't

02:48

need

02:51

it morawa at the

02:54

third in these conditions must be

02:57

thinking about H holding it in there no

02:59

you say that

03:02

again nice boun

03:05

back and Rory

03:08

maroy putting for a two here at the PA

03:11

[Music]

03:16

three little up and down for warry

03:18

yesterday with the putter but that's a

03:21

beauty here he comes three birdies in

03:24

the last five holes going through the

03:26

procedure that'll lead to another drop

03:28

as dri is going to go head and play

03:31

Gorgeous pitch oh yes for the

03:38

[Applause]

03:42

eagle Scotty now needing to get back on

03:46

track after a double bogey bogey stretch

03:48

over the last two

03:50

holes Jim other sports when you get off

03:52

to a rough start you take a timeout and

03:54

that's exactly what Scotty just

03:56

got going have to take some off of this

03:59

drive there is trying to hit the high

04:00

floating fade look out

04:03

here did it get on that path because if

04:05

it did there's

04:06

danger on the other

04:09

side looking over the

04:18

fence he went ahead and took his drop

04:21

dropped in twice and it rolled onto the

04:22

C path but they were struggling to find

04:24

a place for it to stay still

04:35

put the grain of the grass going back

04:36

into him not much green to work with

04:39

he's going to have to throw this way up

04:40

in the air try to land it soft and again

04:43

this is his third

04:45

shot off of a little UPS slope which

04:48

will help to throw it up in the

04:52

air chunked

04:54

it chunked it hit way behind the pole I

04:57

mean it's difficult cuz it's kind of a

04:59

little bit of a muddy

05:00

area finally catching up with him at all

05:03

all the talk all of the what went on I

05:07

mean to wonder yeah it's easy to say

05:09

that Trevor mhm you have to

05:13

wonder it's a good five in the

05:17

end could have very easily been a double

05:20

and he drops all the way back to 5 under

05:23

par seven off the

05:26

lead we're at nine with Rory's on a roll

05:29

now

05:34

iron play has really started to kick

05:36

into gear the last couple weeks oh yes

05:41

that freedom in that swing has

05:44

returned Justin Rose his third at the

05:47

par five forced to lay

05:50

up H cut on the right

05:53

though and that's okay so Rose can still

05:57

continue his run we'll keep an eye on

06:00

that as we look at Mao with a little

06:02

chip across the hill here at

06:05

10 now catches the Downs

06:09

slow it's getting

06:12

better and that little one there will be

06:15

for four in a

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row go

06:19

[Applause]

06:21

JT Justin Thomas trying to wow the home

06:24

crowd

06:27

[Applause]

06:30

to

06:31

five can he bounce back with a good Putt

06:34

and he

06:36

has Mar moves to 12 under par now tied

06:40

with

06:41

shley one under on his round

06:44

today at 12 okay

06:48

Rory for a little Redemption here at the

06:51

12th whatever you do don't miss

06:55

right 185 oh man as he dialed right now

06:59

with the swing he is on Full

07:03

go to seven rice in for

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birdie dead

07:12

center to 10 underp tied

07:20

third

07:21

15 big

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sweeping swing and a ho out it is for

07:27

Jordan Speed

07:33

back at

07:35

13 Lowry now down the

07:38

[Music]

07:43

hill a little more yeah see it

07:49

[Music]

07:51

home this start like this is some

07:54

round 62 the course record he's chasing

07:58

it next to go now Larry at 14 made a

08:02

great long birdie putt back at 13 can he

08:05

do it again here

08:08

Frank how about that just not able to

08:12

keep that momentum going at 18 Jordan

08:15

spe for a

08:18

birdie this is big if he wants a chance

08:20

he's got a

08:23

chance oh with some magic tomorrow you

08:26

never know he could be the sixth to ever

08:29

complete the career Grand

08:32

Slam 14 oh oh

08:35

boy the uh Kentucky boy over in the

08:38

Kentucky Bluegrass way left here on the

08:41

path

08:43

three oh beautifully played for Justin

08:47

Thomas hold on a

08:50

second if that doesn't get the Lal

08:53

people off their feet

09:01

I'll just take it neat

09:02

Justin I don't need it on the

09:08

rocks at

09:10

10 for birdie and

09:14

TI Birdie the previous par five the

09:19

[Applause]

09:23

seventh oh about

09:26

time it's a relief for him Z Miss one

09:29

green in regulation only he missed one

09:31

Fair

09:32

weight put himself in so many good

09:37

positions to answer your question I'm it

09:40

doesn't really matter which way he goes

09:41

remember we saw Reed hold his third from

09:44

left we saw spe get up and down from

09:46

left so it's just whatever the player

09:48

feels preference wide wise looks like

09:50

with the ball so far below his feet he's

09:53

going up the

09:56

left be a harder shot for him off that

09:59

side will go right anyway uh-oh uh-oh

10:07

okay come on Shane make a run at it 105

10:10

yds catch the right angles and slopes oh

10:14

yes got a putt at

10:19

61 we could take it one notch lower a

10:22

unexplored territory

10:38

I'll bet he knew not because of the putt

10:41

but his reaction after the third shot I

10:43

really believe he

10:45

knew that he was

10:48

flirting with the great unknown the

10:50

great unexplored

10:52

engulf and he was here to see tiger win

10:55

as a young boy in 2000 back to 14 and

10:58

shley

10:59

has seen the

11:02

line oh

11:05

yes the Gold Medal winner from Tokyo

11:08

Xander

11:10

shley he's shown some soft hands so far

11:13

today hasn't he do it again do it again

11:18

oh incredible

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[Applause]

11:31

how's that golf around the turn see what

11:34

kind of shot he plays

11:38

here chips it dead

11:42

aim and an

11:50

eagle second eagle of the week for

11:56

theber you remember the 54th pole and

12:00

austa he holed out from off the Fairway

12:03

at 18 on Saturday that time for a

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[Applause]

12:12

[Applause]

12:23

birdie and it'll be shley and

12:27

marala make it round the fin final turn

12:29

to the 18th T

12:32

tied with four right behind him two more

12:36

a shot back and as I said eight within

12:38

two it's going to be an exciting Sunday

12:41

here in the 106th playing of the PGA

12:44

Championship fourth time here at belh