Viktor Hovland shot an even-par 70 and is three strokes behind leader Sam Burns heading into the final round of the U.S. Open.

Burns shot 69 to finish at 4-under-par 206, one shot clear of J.J. Spaun (69) and Adam Scott (67, matching the day's low round with Carlos Ortiz). Viktor Hovland (70) is 1-under and Ortiz is even par.

Sam Burns make a mockery of Oakmont's brutal challenge with a brilliant round to take the US Open lead. This is the eighth time Burns has held the 36-hole lead since he joined the PGA Tour (his first in a major) and his conversion rate is not good to say the least.

A brief look at the third round Saturday of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club (all times EDT): LEADING: Sam Burns with a 1-under 69. He was at 4-under 206. CHASING: Adam Scott (67) and J.J. Spaun (69) were one shot behind.

The world's best golfers may experience challenging weather as the 125th U.S. Open heads into the third round.