Rahm chases down Scheffler as PGA Championship hits the back nine
Scheffler was two-over for his first nine holes at Quail Hollow, dropping back to nine-over for the tournament, while Rahm — who started the day five shots back — made birdies at eight, ten and 11 to move into a share of the lead.
Alex Noren of Sweden is third on seven-under, while Bryson DeChambeau is part of a group of six-under par.
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