Standout Leader: Bryson DeChambeau
At Pinehurst, North Carolina, Bryson DeChambeau leads the US Open with a solid -7 after an impressive 67-stroke round, highlighted by six crucial birdies. However, a double bogey on the 16th hole prevented him from maintaining the outright lead.
Tight Competition for the Title
Behind DeChambeau, a tie for second place between Matthieu Pavon, Rory McIlroy, and Patrick Cantlay, all three strokes behind the leader. McIlroy, ranked 3rd in the world and seeking his first major win in a decade, shows promising form.
Chasing Players
Ludvig Aberg, former leader, dropped to fifth place after a tough triple bogey on the 13th hole, sitting five strokes behind the lead alongside Hideki Matsuyama, both at -2.
State of the Tournament
With only eight players under par after three rounds, the US Open 2024 remains a formidable challenge at Pinehurst, with tricky greens testing even the most seasoned competitors.
Full Standings
- Bryson DeChambeau (USA) -7 (67-69-67)
- Patrick Cantlay (USA) -4 (65-71-70) Rory McIlroy (NIR) -4 (65-72-69) Matthieu Pavon (FRA) -4 (67-70-69)
- Ludvig Aberg (SWE) -2 (66-69-73) Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) -2 (72-66-70)
- Tony Finau (USA) -1 (68-69-72) Tyrrell Hatton (ENG) -1 (68-71-70)
Additional highlights include Sergio García and David Puig, both showing consistent performances despite the challenges of the course.
