Stewart Cink holds a one-shot lead over defending champion Padraig Harrington as the U.S. Senior Open enters the final round at Scioto Country Club. In Saturday’s third round, Cink posts a 64, which is tied for the tournament’s lowest score of the day. His round moves him to 9-under 201 for the championship, giving him a one-stroke advantage over Harrington.
Both outlets characterize the leaderboard as a close contest between the two players, with no additional margin separating the top positions heading into Sunday’s play. The results from the third round set up a final-round matchup in which Cink attempts to convert his narrow lead into the title, while Harrington seeks to defend his championship with one round remaining.
