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In an impressive display at the Los Angeles Country Club, the third-ranked golfer in the world, Rory McIlroy, started his round with two birdies from his first three holes. Despite encountering challenging afternoon conditions, he recovered from bogeys and managed to secure another birdie, demonstrating his resilience.
McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his performance, mentioning the increased difficulty of the golf course compared to previous days. He emphasized his smart and solid play, with a high success rate in hitting fairways and greens. Reflecting on his stress-free experience, he acknowledged the inherent pressure of a US Open but remained pleased with his overall performance and optimistic about the upcoming rounds.
When asked about the importance of his previous Major wins, McIlroy humbly admitted that it has been a while since he achieved such a feat. Nevertheless, he emphasized his focus on executing his game plan, which he believes he has successfully accomplished throughout the tournament. As he approaches the final day, McIlroy remains determined to continue his consistent performance.
Although McIlroy did not showcase his best skills on the sunny day in Beverly Hills, he demonstrated strategic play by minimizing errors. His only significant mistake was a three-putt bogey from 80 feet at the 13th hole.
Rickie Fowler seemed poised to take the lead, but his three-putt on the 18th hole dashed his hopes. His level par 70 tied him for the lead with Wyndham Clark, who shot a 69 to reach a total of ten-under par.
Clark prevented McIlroy from joining the final pairing by finishing his round with a stunning birdie at the 18th hole. Clark’s shot hit the pin from 170 yards away, leading to a six-foot birdie putt that sealed his position.
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number one golfer, currently stands in fourth place with a score of seven-under par. He finished his round with a remarkable display, holing out from 196 yards for an eagle at the 17th hole and sinking a 22-foot birdie putt for a two-under 68.
Harris English follows closely in fifth place, with a score of six-under par, five shots off the lead, after a solid round of 71. Dustin Johnson and Xander Schauffele are tied for sixth place, shooting 71 and 73 respectively.
Pádraig Harrington delivered an exceptional performance, shooting a three-under 67, making it the second-best round of the day. He shares 15th place with Shane Lowry, who finished a shot behind on level par after a strong 68.
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