PGA Tour Champions rookie Zach Johnson holds a four-stroke lead entering the final round of the Kaulig Companies Championship as he seeks his third win on the Champions circuit and his first win at Firestone Country Club.
Johnson, at a 13-under 197 through 54 holes, has been remarkably consistent, starting with a pair of 67s, followed by a 63 in Round 3.
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Last year’s champion, Miguel Angel Jiménez, is in second, with a 9-under 201 after tying a tournament record with a third-round score of 62. Cameron Percy (7-under 203), Darren Clarke (6-under 204) and Tag Ridings (6-under 204) are also within striking distance.
Check back for live updates from the final round of the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club.
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A tee is seen in the rough at the 16th hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 3 at Firestone
A tee is seen in the rough at the 16th hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A groundskeeper prepares the green at hole 16 before round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A golfer tees off at the first hole as Jay Zedak, of Stow, works as a volunteer on the stairwell of the clubhouse during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Tim Petrovic drives off the 10th hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Harrison Frazar drives off the 10th hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Barb Dietrich, 90, at left, and her daughter Michele Dietrich, volunteer during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Barb has been working the event as a volunteer for 69 years.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Barb Dietrich, 90, at center-left, and her daughter Michele Dietrich, volunteer during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Barb has been working the event as a volunteer for 69 years.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Spectators from the Republic of Korea watch golfers tee off at the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Anderson, a volunteer of 36 years, announces golfers at the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 3 at Firestone
A golfer tees off at the first hole as Jay Zedak, of Stow, works as a volunteer on the stairwell of the clubhouse during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Anderson, volunteers as a stater at the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Anderson has been volunteering for 36 years.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Spectators take in golf during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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John Anderson, a volunteer of 36 years, announces golfers at the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A volunteer takes a phone call in the shade during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Tom Van Auker, ok Akron, works the 10th tee box as a starter during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Van Auker served as Board Member and President of Northern Ohio Golf Charities for 42 years.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Danielle Thompson, the executive director of charity for the Northern Ohio Golf Charities and Foundation, left, chats with Pat Schaffer, of Fairlawn, who has been volunteering for 61 years during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A volunteer works a green during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Boo Weekley tees off at the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Ryan Armour tees off at the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Retief Goosen tees off from the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Boo Weekly chips to the green on the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Relief Goosen chips to the green on the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Relief Goosen reads the green on the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Ryan Armour misses his first putt on the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 3 at Firestone
A volunteer works a green during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Jerry Kelly hits his approach shot to the green on the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Zach Johnson hits his approach shot to the green on the first hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Zach Johnson his second drive as Jerry Kelly walks past during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cameron Percy hits his second tee shot during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Spectators walks between holes No. 1 and 2 during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Darren Clarke reads the green on the third hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Photos from Kaulig Companies PGA Championship Round 3 at Firestone
Boo Weekly approaches the third green during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Boo Weekly putts the third green during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Relief Goosen reacts to a missed first putt on the third hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Ryan Armour putts on the third hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Jerry Kelly hits his first chip from the fringe on the third hole which dropped about 3 feet away during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Zach Johnson watches his putt on the third hole during round 3 of the Kaulig Companies PGA Championship, July 11, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Who is the defending champion at the Kaulig Companies Championship?
Miguel Angel Jiménez is the defending champion. He shot 10 under in 2025 and defeated Steve Alker in a playoff.
The field also includes 2024 champion Ernie Els and previous champions Steve Stricker (2023, 2021), Jerry Kelly (2022, 2020), Retief Goosen (2018) and Vijay Singh (2017).
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What is the purse for the Kaulig Companies Championship?
This year’s purse is $3.5 million, with $525,000 going to the winner.
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