As the final round of the Truist Championship approaches, all eyes are on the leaderboard at Quail Hollow—and the intriguing dynamic between two former college teammates. Cam Young currently sits two shots behind Alex Fitzpatrick, with Kristoffer Reitan lurking in between at 13-under par after a blistering 64 on Saturday.

For a moment, it seemed the stage was set for a classic showdown between Young and Fitzpatrick, who shared the fairways at Wake Forest. But Reitan had other plans, birdieing four of his last six holes to insert himself into the mix. The Norwegian now trails Fitzpatrick by one and leads Young by the same margin, adding an unexpected twist to Sunday's finale.

The backstory here adds a layer of intrigue. Fitzpatrick, now 27, was a freshman when Young was a senior at Wake Forest, and he’s long admired the 28-year-old New Yorker's game. Fast forward a few years, and both are among the hottest players on the planet. Fitzpatrick’s short game and iron play have been nothing short of exceptional this week—he’s ranked 1st in strokes gained approaching the green—while Young’s consistency keeps him firmly in contention.

So, what’s the relationship like between these two competitors? Young gave a candid glimpse after his third round. "We don’t talk a ton because he’s busy in Europe and I’m mostly over here. Texted him after he won the other day the first time and the second time," Young said with a smile. "But, yeah, we’re very friendly. A pairing with him tomorrow would be a lot of fun. Seeing him out here it’s like no time has passed between seeing him in college and now. Great kid and great to see him playing well. I would love to play with him tomorrow."

While it’s a shame they won’t be paired together in the final group, the drama is far from over. Young will need a low round to chase down Fitzpatrick, who made eight birdies and just one bogey on Saturday. With both players in top form, Sunday at Quail Hollow promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the Truist Championship—whether they're sharing a tee time or not.