U.S. Open 2022 - Sights, sounds and best moments from the third round

BROOKLINE, Mass. — A lot can happen on a Saturday at the U.S. Open, especially with a leaderboard as packed as this one. With a mix of big names and lesser-known ones, things got interesting on a cooler, windier day at The Country Club.

Defending champion Jon Rahm looked like he'd be heading into Sunday with a lead, but a disastrous final hole dropped him to merely third place at 3-under. He's only a single shot behind Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick, who both moved up double digit spots from Day 2 to share the lead at the end of the third round. Rory McIlroy shot a disappointing +3 on the day, but he's still within striking distance at 1-under.

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Here's what happened on Saturday:

The PGA Tour is getting exactly what it wants — and probably needs — with a packed leaderboard of star power going into Sunday's final round at the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club. Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick have the co-lead at 4 under after 54 holes. But defending U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm, world No. 1 golferScottie Scheffler, Sam Burns, Rory McIlroy and others are within striking distance going into Sunday. — Mark Schlabach