Spaun finished the tournament at -1, the only golfer with a final score card under par.

First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green for a birdie that gave him the lead.

Instead, he had to settle for sole possession of second place, but on a day when so many contenders — including the winner — had their problems, MacIntyre handled both Oakmont and the weather with apl...

Sam Burns has taken over the top spot at 3-under-par after a strong performance in the second round at Oakmont Country Club on Friday.

America's Sam Burns maintained his slender overnight lead but the field closed in after a terrific finish to the third round at the US Open.

Burns is the first player to hold a one-shot lead entering the final round of a U.S. Open at Oakmont since Ben Hogan in 1953.