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It's been a long time since Rory McIlroy won a major. Bryson DeChamebeau won this one last year. Other big names are lurking, while some lesser-known names lead. So who walks away with the U.S. Open trophy.

Nelly Korda shot a career-best 10-under 62 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead over Leona Maguire into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Mike Davis, outgoing CEO of the USGA, had the honor of being a caddie at the U.S. Open, getting a look at the comings and goings of a tournament inside the ropes for a change.

Laird Shepherd of England delivered a stunning comeback to win the British Amateur, going from 8 down through 17 holes to a victory over Monty Scowsill in 38 holes Saturday.

The Open Championship will admit up to 32,000 fans each day for next month's tournament at Royal St. George's, the R&A said Saturday.

There are a lot of players in the mix at Torrey Pines. Some big names. Some lesser-known ones. We make why they will -- and why they won't -- be holding the trophy at the end of the weekend.

Here is the full list of tee times for Saturday's third round of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.

Among those within 5 shots of co-leaders Russell Henley and Richard Bland entering the weekend at the U.S. Open: Louis Oosthuizen, Matthew Wolff, Bubba Watson, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.

Bubba Watson hasn't played well in the U.S. Open. But he goes into the weekend in this one in position. Can he do it?

Leona Maguire, who tied for ninth in the LPGA Mediheal Championship after leading after the first round, took a three-shot lead after Friday's 64 in the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Viktor Hovland pulled out of the U.S. Open after he got sand in his eye Friday, causing irritation that twice caused him to seek medical attention.

Bryson DeChambeau said the keys to fixing his swing issues came to him in his sleep, helping him improve by four shots for a 2-under 69 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday.

Richard Bland emerged as the surprise leader at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, opening a 1-shot lead with a 36-hole total of 5 under after the morning wave of players on Friday.

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Louis Oosthuizen capped off an impeccable start to the U.S. Open with two tough par putts to finish off a 4-under 67 and join Russell Henley in a share of the lead at Torrey Pines.

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Phil Mickelson came into this U.S. Open hoping to complete the career Grand Slam. Now he just has to hope to be around for the weekend. Rory McIlroy got off to a good start. Plus, all the other things worth keeping an eye on at the U.S. Open.

Russell Henley and Louis Oosthuizen are tied for lead at U.S. Open. First-round play in San Diego was suspended because of darkness on Thursday.

Bryson DeChambeau said he "saw an opportunity and I just had fun with it" when he jumped and waved his left arm over a fence behind where Brooks Koepka was standing while being interviewed by the Golf Channel at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Nasa Hataoka had a share of the Meijer LPGA Classic lead Thursday in her first event since losing a playoff in the U.S. Women's Open.