The Majors

Rory McIlroy, Tony Finau and Matthieu Pavon lie two shots off the lead on three under.

Molinari was seven over par on the ninth tee but holed his seven-iron tee shot for an eagle.

The Englishman hopes past experience can help him come out on top in the third major of the year.

The Northern Irishman is one shot off the clubhouse lead after a 72.

There were good omens aplenty for the Northern Irishman as he aims to take his first major title since 2014.

He now shares the lead with Patrick Cantlay on five under par.

The Spaniard is contesting his third US Open at Pinehurst.

The early clubhouse lead was held by Patrick Cantlay, who carded six birdies in a five-under-par 65.

The US Open returns to Pinehurst for the first time since 2014, with the world’s best golfers vying for the season’s third major championship.

A closing 68 gave the 22-year-old a winning total of four under par, three shots clear of compatriot Hinako Shibuno.

Only five players are below par through three rounds.

US Women’s Open

Among those who struggled was world number one Nelly Korda.

The world number one has won six of her last seven starts.

Korda is a massive favourite to secure her third major title after winning six of her last seven events.

M. James Ward outlines how Xander Schauffele secured the PGA Championship title with a gusty final round performance

Scheffler carded a closing 65 at Valhalla two days after being arrested while driving to the course.

The pair sit at 15-under-par before the final round at Valhalla.

The 37-year-old had to settle for a 62 at Valhalla.

The world number one was arrested on Friday morning.