Collin Morikawa is still in contention for his third major title at the US Open after a challenging third round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.
What happened?
Morikawa had a difficult day on Saturday, with three bogeys and no birdies, leaving him at 3-over for the day and 1-over for the tournament.
He is currently tied for 11th place, eight strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark, who is at 7-under for the tournament.
Why it matters for Collin Morikawa
Morikawa is just two shots behind the second-place quartet of Scottie Scheffler, Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim, and Sam Stevens, making it possible for him to catch up in the final round.
Clark's lead is not insurmountable, especially given the pressure of the final round of a major and the difficulty of the course.
What comes next?
Morikawa will need to have a strong final round on Sunday to contend for the title, and hope that Clark falters under pressure.
He is seeking his second top-10 finish in a major this year, after tying for seventh place at the Masters in April.
The other former Cal golfer in the field, Michael Kim, had a promising start to his third round but struggled on the back nine.
Morikawa's performance on Saturday was not ideal, but he remains in the hunt for a major title.
He will need to play aggressively and make some key shots to catch up to the leaders.
The final round of the US Open is set to be an exciting one, with several players still in contention for the title.
Morikawa's experience and skill will be put to the test as he tries to make a comeback and win his third major title.
As of Saturday, Morikawa is 1-over for the tournament, with a total score of 211.
He will need to improve his score significantly on Sunday to have a chance at the title.
The crowd at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club will be eagerly watching Morikawa's performance, hoping to see him make a comeback and contend for the title.