The American Will Zalatoris and the English Matt Fitzpatrick finished this Saturday in the lead in the third and penultimate round of the US Open golf, in a day very affected by the wind.
Seeking a first title in a ‘major’, the two golfers were the most consistent in a third round marked by the wind, finishing with a total of 206 strokes (four under par).
Zalatoris even posted the best round of the course at Brookline Country Club, Massachusetts, with 3-under-par 67, one less than Fitzpatrick.
After having had good participations in the PGA Championship, another of the ‘majors’, Zalatoris (second) and Fitzpatrick (fifth) are in a good position to win their first title on the PGA circuit, unlike the North American Collin Morikawa, leader on Eve.
The 2021 British Open winner had a day to forget as he dropped to 17th with a total of 212 shots (up two) after delivering a card of 77 (up seven).
The Spanish Jon Rahm, winner of the US Open in 2021, had the opportunity to stay with the leaders, but ended up making a double bogey (two up) on the 18th and final hole, finishing in third position, one ‘shot’ away. from the top.
Behind the Spaniard, with another success, follows a trio of pursuers, including the number one in the world, the American Scottie Scheffler, who is joined by his compatriot Keegan Bradley and the Canadian Adam Hadwin, leader in the first lap.
Source: Observadora
