Scheffler wins PGA Championship for third major title

Charlotte: Scottie Scheffler held off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm to secure a five-shot PGA Championship victory at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday for his third career major title.

World number one Scheffler, who was three shots clear of Swede Alex Noren at the start of the day, struggled off the tee early but righted the ship in time for the back nine to card an even-par 71 that left him at 11 under on the week.

Ryder Cup hopeful Harris English, who began his day 11 shots adrift, shot a 65 that was the low round of the day and finished in a distant share of second place alongside fellow Americans Bryson DeChambeau (70) and Davis Riley (72).

Twice major champion Rahm (73) gave Scheffler a scare early on the back nine but came apart in stunning fashion with five dropped shots over his final three holes to slide back into a share of eighth place.