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The layout and topography of the course has also been criticised for contributing to a lack of atmosphere.

World number one Scottie Scheffler finished eagle, birdie to card a second consecutive 68 and lie three shots off the lead.

Halfway leader Rickie Fowler looked set to maintain his overnight advantage until three-putting the 18th.

The 20-year-old from South Korea made birdies on the first, third, fourth, sixth, eighth and ninth.

The par-three 15th was set to play to just 80 yards during Saturday’s third round.

Fowler’s 18 birdies over the first two days are the most in championship history and kept him in pole position to claim a first major…

McIlroy covered his last nine holes in five under par to card a second round of 67 at Los Angeles Country Club.

The Yorkshireman made the third hole-in-one of the week on the 15th.

McIlroy birdied four of his last five holes to get to eight under.

There have now been three holes-in-one on the 15th so far this week.

Defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick became the third player this week to record an ace at Los Angeles Country Club.

Joint leader expects tougher times ahead as greens firm up after equalling lowest round in major history.

It was also the lowest score ever recorded in a US Open.

The duo both carded 62s for the lowest rounds in tournament history and joint lowest in a major.

Fowler made a stunning start at Los Angeles Country Club.

Fowler admitted this week he is considering investing in Leeds.

The 34-year-old battled to a closing 70 and a three-shot win at 21 under.

The Englishman carded a round of 70 despite two double-bogeys.

The 34-year-old will take a commanding lead into the weekend of the event which sees men and women compete against each other.

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