2026 U.S. Open leaderboard: Live updates, coverage and scores in Round 3
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Key Points:
- Michael Kim shot an impressive 3-under 32 on the front nine, improving from 3 over to even par as the wind conditions shifted, making holes 5, 8, and 9 more attackable.
- Jackson Koivun, one of the top amateurs, struggled with the difficult conditions and encountered the only water hazard on the course at the par-4 6th, resulting in a double bogey and dropping him to 5 over for the week.
- Caleb Surratt made the first birdie of the day nearly two hours into play on the par-5 5th hole, highlighting the challenging conditions and the need for players to adjust their strategies due to the wind switch.
- Wyndham Clark leads the tournament at 7 under after 36 holes, setting a scoring record at Shinnecock Hills, but historically no 36-hole leader at this course has won the U.S. Open.
- The weather features strong winds in the morning that may subside by the afternoon, potentially affecting the play of top contenders like Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler during Round 3.
