DeChambeau, seeking his second U.S. Open title, posts a third-round 67 to emerge from a crowd at the top to lead by three shots.
Bryson DeChambeau waves after making a putt on the fifth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. Physio treats DeChambeau’s hip mid-round.PINEHURST, N.C. — This sprawling resort, with nine golf courses and nearly 130 years of memories, is where history is made and where history is honored. That’s not lost on any of the golfers who will report to the famous Pinehurst No.
“The cap is hanging on the side of the bag, and it’s with me and makes me think of him every time I’m walking on these grounds,” he said this week. “It was tougher to get through on a couple shots. It’s okay,” DeChambeau said. “I’ve had it for a long time now. It’s just something that popped up.”DeChambeau quickly reported to the 11th tee box, where he promptly blasted a 359-yard drive down the fairway. That led to a second straight birdie and gave him a two-shot lead.
For example, on No. 13 — a 368-yard, par 4 — DeChambeau contemplated pulling out his driver. “I would love to go for this green,” he said to his caddie. Fans around the tee box overheard him weighing his options and let their feelings known. “Don’t boo me,” he pleaded with the crowd as he reached for a 7-iron instead. “I’m sorry.”Despite the three-stroke lead, DeChambeau will have his work cut out for him Sunday. McIlroy is as hungry as anyone in the field. He was all of 22 when he won the U.S.
“I love the test that Pinehurst is presenting, and you’ve got to focus and concentrate on every single shot out there,” McIlroy said. “It’s what a U.S. Open should be like. It’s obviously great to be in the mix.”He has at least put himself in position, should DeChambeau falter at all. McIlroy posted a 69 on Saturday, though bogeys on Nos. 15 and 17 put some distance between the 35-year-old Northern Irishman and the lead.
His Saturday charge was hardly a surprise, as McIlroy has been one of the game’s best performers on the U.S. Open’s moving day. Through 11 rounds now, his average third round score is 70.5.
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