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Smalley leads PGA Championship by two shots

5/18/2026

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Alex Smalley (29) leads the 2026 PGA Championship by two shots at 6-under after a third-round 68.
The lead is his first 54-hole lead after turning pro in 2019, playing 140 events, making 85 cuts and earning over $10 million.
Smalley, dating Chelsea Groves since an Instagram reveal in November, said his dad flew in from Greensboro and that he wants to keep her out of the spotlight.

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Alex Smalley (29) leads the 2026 PGA Championship by two shots at 6-under after a third-round 68.
The lead is his first 54-hole lead after turning pro in 2019, playing 140 events, making 85 cuts and earning over $10 million.
Smalley, dating Chelsea Groves since an Instagram reveal in November, said his dad flew in from Greensboro and that he wants to keep her out of the spotlight.