Rory McIlroy has backtracked on his criticism of the PGA Championship after hitting out at the course set-up.
The world number two, who heads into the final round just three shots off the lead, previously complained about the pin positions in the second round.
But the Northern Irishman U-turned on his comments after kinder conditions on Saturday.
He said: "In fairness, if I'm reflecting on the last three days, I think there's been a really good balance of tough pins and then pins that you can get at a little bit more. I would expect the same tomorrow."
McIlroy noted the excitement about a tight pack that has created a wide-open field, with the Championship available to anyone.
He said: "It's frustrating to us, but at the same time, it creates a hell of an entertaining championship.
"If I wasn't playing this tournament, I'd love what's going on this week, but watching and playing are two different things."
The Northern Irishman backtracked on his criticisms of the pin positions at the PGA Championship
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Alex Smalley leads the way at six-under-par, after birding four of the last six holes to pull himself two shots clear of the pack at Aronimink Golf Club.
Ryder Cup stars Ludvig Aberg and Jon Rahm are well in the mix, as are major winners Xander Schauffele and Patrick Reed.
Smalley, 29, is in just his fifth major championship and without a PGA Tour win to his name.
He has a lot of competition behind with 21 players within four shots of the lead.
Rory McIlroy is partnered with Xander Schauffele in round four
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Smalley said: "Anybody who wants to play golf for a living dreams of winning on the PGA Tour when they're younger.
"I recognise that I have an opportunity to do that tomorrow. I recognise that it's on a stage that's a little bit larger than most other tour events.
"I'm trying to downplay that as much as I possibly can just to make it seem like any other golf tournament."
England's Aaron Rai is also in the chasing pack, joining a five-strong group at four-under-par.
Alex Smalley leads the way at six-under-par
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World number one and defending champion Scottie Scheffler heads into the final round at one-over-par after shooting 71 in round three.
He said: "Going into tomorrow, it's quite literally anybody's tournament. There's a lot of guys that have a chance.
"Somebody is going to have a great round, and I'm going to make sure to do my best to give myself the best shot at being the one who has a great round."
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