The leaderboard tightened Friday at Quail Hollow Club as the 2026 Truist Championship heads into a pivotal third round Saturday.
After weather delays impacted the opening round earlier in the week, the tournament is now fully back on schedule entering the weekend, with Sungjae Im holding the lead after 36 holes while several major names remain firmly in contention.
Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy are all within striking distance heading into Saturday at one of the PGA Tour’s toughest annual stops.
Truist Championship Leaderboard Entering Round 3
Sungjae Im will take a one-shot lead into Saturday after carding a second-round 69 to reach 9-under for the tournament.
Tommy Fleetwood sits alone in second at 8-under, while Justin Thomas and Alex Fitzpatrick are tied for third at 7-under entering Round 3.
David Lipsky, Kristoffer Reitan and Nicolai Højgaard are all tied at 6-under, with Rory McIlroy climbing into a tie for eighth after firing a second-round 67 Friday.
Top 10 Entering Round 3
- Sungjae Im (-9)
- Tommy Fleetwood (-8)
- Justin Thomas (-7)
- Alex Fitzpatrick (-7)
- David Lipsky (-6)
- Kristoffer Reitan (-6)
- Nicolai Højgaard (-6)
- Rory McIlroy (-5)
- Harris English (-5)
- Rickie Fowler (-5)
Featured Round 3 Pairings to Watch
Sungjae Im and Tommy Fleetwood
The final pairing features two players searching for a major momentum-building signature victory heading into the summer stretch of the PGA Tour season.
Rory McIlroy Looks to Charge Saturday
McIlroy climbed into contention Friday after shooting 67 and now enters the weekend just four shots off the lead at one of his best courses on tour.
The four-time major champion has historically dominated at Quail Hollow and remains one of the biggest draws entering Saturday’s round.
Justin Thomas Staying Within Striking Distance
Thomas continued his strong recent form Friday and remains firmly in the mix entering the weekend at Quail Hollow.
Truist Championship Round 3 Tee Times
Round 3 tee times and pairings are scheduled to begin Saturday morning at Quail Hollow Club, with players grouped based on leaderboard position following Friday’s second round.
The leaders are expected to tee off in the afternoon as conditions at Quail Hollow continue to firm up heading into the weekend.
Full tee times and pairings can be found on the PGA Tour’s official leaderboard page.
How to Watch Round 3 of the Truist Championship
TV Coverage
- Golf Channel: 1-3 p.m. ET
- CBS: 3-6 p.m. ET
Streaming Options
- PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
- Paramount+
- CBS Sports App
Quail Hollow Expected to Get Tougher Saturday
With firmer conditions expected over the weekend, scoring opportunities could become harder to find at Quail Hollow, particularly across the demanding closing stretch known as the “Green Mile.”
That setup could create major movement on the leaderboard heading into Sunday’s final round.
Truist Championship 2026 Round 3 Tee Times: Pairings Set After Friday Shake-Up