Sam Burns Leads US Open After 54 Holes; Adam Scott, JJ Spaun Close Behind
Leaderboard After 54 Holes
- Sam Burns (-4)
- Adam Scott (-3)
- JJ Spaun (-3)
- Viktor Hovland (-1)
- Carlos Ortiz (E)
Burns Holds Narrow Advantage
After a gripping third round at the US Open, Sam Burns finds himself at the top of the leaderboard, holding a one-stroke advantage over a trio of pursuers. The 28-year-old Louisiana native carded a 2-under 68 on Saturday to move to 4-under par for the tournament.
“I feel like I’m playing well, hitting a lot of good shots,” said Burns. “I’m just trying to stay patient and not get too ahead of myself.”
Chasing Burns
I’m right there. One shot off the lead.– Adam Scott
Australian veteran Adam Scott and American JJ Spaun are tied for second, one shot behind Burns after matching rounds of 3-under 67. Scott, a 15-time PGA Tour winner, is chasing his first major championship since the 2013 Masters.
“I’ve been in this position before, so I know what it takes to close the deal,” said Scott. “I’m looking forward to the challenge tomorrow.”
I’m playing some really good golf. I just need to keep doing what I’ve been doing.– JJ Spaun
World No. 9 Viktor Hovland is alone in fourth, two shots behind Burns after a 2-under 68. Mexican Carlos Ortiz rounds out the top five at even par.
Pro Tip: Clutch Putting
With firm greens and tricky undulations, putting has been a crucial factor at this year’s US Open. Burns, Scott, Spaun, and Hovland have all rolled in crucial putts to keep their hopes alive.
Final Round Outlook
The stage is set for an exciting final round, with four players within three shots of the lead. According to forecasts, rain is expected overnight and into Sunday, potentially softening the course and making it more scorable.
The tough, treacherous test at Pebble Beach Golf Links has challenged the world’s best golfers over three days, but only one will emerge victorious. Stay tuned for live coverage of the final round!
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