Scottie Scheffler surges into U.S. Open contention with birdie run on back 9

Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 and four-time major winner, surged into contention at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills by playing the back nine in 32 (3 under par) on Saturday, the only player to go under par on that stretch. He birdied three consecutive holes including a chip-in on the 14th, though a bogey on 17 and a missed putt on 18 left him in a tie for third place. Wyndham Clark held the lead at 6 under par through 12 holes as the final groups navigated the course.