World number one Scottie Scheffler moves into contention at the US Open after a one-under 69 in the third round at Shinnecock Hills. His round leaves him closing on leader Wyndham Clark, who heads into the final round with a six-shot advantage. Multiple reports describe Scheffler’s position as a major boost to his career grand slam bid, as he seeks to become one of the sport’s small group of players to complete all four major championships. One outlet notes Scheffler is aiming to join the six-man club Rory McIlroy entered last year after winning the Masters.
Other coverage focuses on Clark’s control of the tournament’s weekend run. Reports agree Clark is bidding for a first career US Open triumph and is effectively in position to become the first wire-to-wire winner since Martin Kaymer in 2014. With Scheffler set to play with Clark in the final group, the next round is framed as a test of whether Scheffler can overcome the six-shot gap while Clark looks to protect his lead to the finish.
