The U.S. Open did not go as planned for many athletes, but one PGA Tour golfer's injury is going to keep him from playing the final round. Despite the brutal difficulty of Oakmont, golfers have remained in the field throughout the tournament.

Of the five men at or below par following the third round of the 2025 U.S. Open, only one has won a major championship.

Sam Burns will start Sunday at 4-under and with a 1-shot lead from both 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott (-3) and J.J. Spaun who, like Burns, is bidding for his first major.

Only four golfers enter the last 18 holes under par.

McIlroy said the leaking of his non-conforming driver at the PGA was one factor in his recent unavailability.