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US Open glory beckons for Wyndham Clark with six-shot lead going into final round
Scheffler closest threat after McIlroy charge fades
TL;DR
- Wyndham Clark leads the US Open by six shots after the third round, shooting an even-par 70.
- Scottie Scheffler is in second place, six shots behind Clark, after a one-under 69.
- Rory McIlroy's challenge faltered, finishing the day with a three-over 73.
- Clark's lead was cut to two shots early on Saturday but he responded with gritty play, including timely par saves and an eagle on the 16th.
- The course played firm and fast on Saturday with strong winds, leading to several players dropping off the leaderboard.
- Clark holds the third-largest 54-hole lead in US Open history.
- The winner will receive $4.5 million from a record-equalling $22.5 million purse.