Final Round Pairings and Tee Times at the U.S. Open
The 126th U.S. Open at Sinek Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, moves into its final round with the spotlight firmly on Windham Clark. A level par 70 in the third round has allowed Clark to stretch his lead from four to six strokes, bringing him to a total of seven under par and putting him in prime position for a wire-to-wire victory.
Clark will compete against Scottie Scheffler on Sunday. The world No. 1, one of just two players to finish under par in the third round, is in contention for a major title that would complete his career Grand Slam.
Final Round Pairing Highlights
The final round kicks off at 2:30 p.m. local time (7:30 p.m. UK time). In addition to Clark and Scheffler, Saheth Segala, Sam Stephens, and Tom Kim are tied for second place, all under par as the tournament progresses.
Rory McIlroy’s performance has seen him shoot a 73 in the third round, leaving him tied for 17th place, ten strokes behind the leader. The Masters champion will begin his final round alongside Akshay Bhatia at 5:13 p.m. BST.
Upcoming Tee Times
All times listed are in U.S. Eastern Time. Notably, the groupings commencing at the first hole include:
12:45 – Dylan Wu, James Nicholas
12:56 – Peter Uihlein, Russell Henry
1:07 – Patrick Rogers, Eric Lee (amateur)
1:18 – Neil Shipley, Hideki Matsuyama (Japan)
1:29 – Adrien Dumont de Chassard (Belgium), Nico Echavarria (Colombia)
1:40 – Caleb Surratt, Ben James
1:51 – Jackson Van Paris, Spencer Tibbits
2:02 – Kurt Kitayama, Max Glaserman
Clark’s Frustration and Focus
Despite his significant lead, Clark expressed some disappointment after making a bogey on the 18th hole, suggesting he felt he should be leading by a larger margin.
McIlroy’s Challenges on the Course
Rory McIlroy’s overall performance has been marked by inconsistency, notably his struggles that dropped him down the leaderboard. Following a series of birdies, he was unable to maintain momentum, ultimately finishing his round at three over par.
Entertainment and Broadcast Information
As anticipation builds for the concluding round, fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Golf starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday. The concluding chapter of this prestigious tournament promises to be an exciting culmination of the weekend’s golfing excellence.
