Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in 10 holes to seize command of the US Open, grabbing a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round at punishing Pinehurst.DeChambeau made a six-foot birdie putt at the par-5 fifth, added a 12-foot birdie putt at the seventh, a seven-foot birdie putt at the par-5 10th and a birdie putt from just beyond 13 feet at 11 to leap into the lead.
Four shots clear before a double bogey on the 16th, DeChambeau immediately responded with a birdie on the next.
Bryson DeChambeau goes into the final round of the US Open at Pinehurst with a three-shot lead after a three-under round of 67 in the third round. He will begin Sunday on seven-under-par with Rory McIlroy, Matthieu Pavon and Patrick Cantlay all three shots further back on four-under.