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U.S. Open 2026 live updates: Leaderboard, scores, highlights, news from Round 3

Follow Saturday’s action at the 126th U.S. Open with our live blog!

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CEO Whan: Wind will be a significant challenge in Round 3
June 20, 2026 10:30 AM
USGA CEO Mike Whan joined the "Live From" crew Saturday morning at Shinnecock Hills.

Welcome to Shinnecock Hills. The real Shinnecock Hills.

Winds are gusting over 35 mph and the USGA has bumped up green speeds by a half-foot for Saturday’s third round of the 126th U.S. Open.

Wyndham Clark, in a bid for his second national championship, carries a four-shot lead into the final 36 holes.

Follow the Round 3 action on the edge of Long Island with our live scores and our live blog:

Updates
In the Koivun-Russell pairing ...

Jackson Koivun, who is making his final amateur start, is 1 over par on the day at the turn. Miles Russell, 17, is 3 over.

Koivun is 4 over, total. Russell is 6 over.
Three players under par after 3 hours

Michael Kim is 2 under through eight holes. Jordan Spieth (thru 5) and Emiliano Grillo (6) are 1 under.
The Spieth sprint

Fearing his ball will be blown off the false front on the first hole, Spieth hustles to the green.
Spieth runs to mark ball in fear that it will roll away
Jordan Spieth hit a great shot into the par-4 first in Round 3 of the 2026 U.S. Open, but with false front and heavy winds, he rushed to the green to mark his ball.
Worried about balls staying still on the green?

Just hole out from off it.
Wind direction ... for now

It took nearly 2 hours

But Caleb Surratt made the first birdie — of anyone! — in the third round.
USGA CEO Whan on Saturday’s setup
CEO Whan: Wind challenges players and USGA setup team
Players aren't the only ones facing a test Saturday in the 126th U.S. Open. USGA CEO Mike Whan joined "Live From" to discuss the test the organization faces in setting up Shinnecock.
Round 3 tee times and how to watch
2026 U.S. OPEN - Round Three
U.S. Open 2026: Tee times, pairings, how to watch third round
The 126th U.S. Open rolls into the weekend at Shinnecock Hills. Here’s a look at tee times and how to watch.
Maybe a little water would help

Well, we are off to an interesting start to Round 3
2026 U.S. OPEN - Preview Day One
Early Shinnecock Saturday chaos: A five-putt, 35 mph gusts and a ball rolling on the green
It’s already been an eventful and difficult Saturday for the field at the U.S. Open, and things are just getting started.