Bryson DeChambeau brushed off hip issues to move three shots clear at the top of the US Open third round leaderboard on Saturday, setting up a showdown with world No3 Rory McIlroy.
Matthieu Pavon could become the first Frenchman since 1907 to win a major golf title on Sunday, when he joins leader Bryson DeChambeau in the final pairing at the US Open.And French women have won major titles.
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.