Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Sam Burns Clings to Lead as U.S. Open Third Round Resumes at Oakmont

Only three players remain under par after Friday’s lightning halt, setting up a tight battle when play continues Saturday among Burns, J.J. Spaun, Viktor Hovland

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Sam Burns carded a 5-under 65 in the second round to reach 3-under par and hold a one-shot advantage.
  • J.J. Spaun is at 2-under after rounds of 66 and 72, with Viktor Hovland two strokes back at 1-under.
  • Friday’s play was suspended by lightning with 13 golfers unfinished, prompting an early Saturday restart before third-round tee times.
  • Oakmont’s lightning-fast greens, deep rough and punishing bunkers have yielded only three sub-par scores through 36 holes and set the cut at 7-over par.
  • Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Aberg, Patrick Cantlay and Tommy Fleetwood were among the major champions who failed to advance to the weekend cut.