Scottie Scheffler knows he will need a fantastic final round to catch up with Wyndham Clark, but the world number one feels he is in with a chance at the US Open.<\/p>\n
Clark, who won the US Open in 2023,\u00a0holds a six-stroke lead\u00a0at Shinnecock Hills after he carded\u00a070 on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Scheffler, however, is in contention.<\/p>\n
Having carded 72 in the first round and 68 in the second, Scheffler suffered an early setback when he started his third round with back-to-back bogeys.<\/p>\n
However, Scheffler went on a streak of four birdies within six holes, including a sublime chip on the 14th, to move himself into second place on one-under par, alongside\u00a0Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim and Sam Stevens.<\/p>\n
“We’ve been battling hard for a few days, and I did a good job of keeping myself in the tournament,” Scheffler said.<\/p>\n
“I’ll need a really nice round if I’m going to try and catch Wyndham.<\/p>\n
“I’ve worked really hard for a long time to have a chance to win golf tournaments and to win major championships. I think understanding the moment and giving it your best shot is all part of the process.<\/p>\n
“We want to be in these positions. This is why we practise and play, to have the opportunity to win golf tournaments, and that’s what [Sunday]\u00a0is. I have an opportunity to go out there and have a great round and give myself a chance to win the tournament.”<\/p>\n
“I think it’s appropriate to understand what’s at stake. I’ve worked really hard for a long time to have a chance to win golf tournaments and to win major championships.”<\/p>\n
Scottie Scheffler will be in the final pairing on Sunday in search of the career Grand Slam.\u2026<\/p>\n