WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau stays back to sign for the fans at Pinehurst, returns to practice in the dark after his round

Modified Jun 16, 2024 10:00 GMT

Bryson DeChambeau at U.S. Open - Round Three (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Bryson DeChambeau has made his way to the top of the leaderboard at the end of the third round at the US Open 2024. The 124th edition of the tournament is being held at Pinehurst No. 2 Golf Course in North Carolina.

DeChambeau carded a 3-under 67 in the third round to finish with an aggregate score of 7-under 203. He is currently three shots ahead of Matthieu Pavon, Rory Mcllroy and Patrick Cantlay who are tied for second.

After the round, the 30-year-old stayed back to sign autographs. He thanked the fans, saying (via PGA Tour):

"Yeah, it was amazing. I can't thank them enough. It was a blessing. Man, they riled me up."

Here is a video of him with the fans.

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The LIV Golfer also returned to practice in the dark after his round.

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Bryson DeChambeau started with a 67 in the first round and was positioned T4 at the end of the first day. He carded a 69 to finish T2 with Ludvig Aberg on Friday.

On Saturday, DeChambeau scored lowest after Collin Morikawa's 66. He scored a bogey on the 4th hole and two birdies on the 5th and 7th on the front nine. He started with two consecutive birdies on the back nine, on the 10th and 11th holes, with two more on the 14th and 17th holes, along with a double bogey on the par-4 16th.

Bryson DeChambeau's only victory at the US Open came in 2020 when he won by six strokes over Matthew Wolff at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York. After his third round at this year's Major, the LIV Golfer said that he'd be playing safe and targeting the middle of the greens.

"Just going to say it. Tomorrow it's the same quote I've said all week: Trying to have boring golf. Middle of the greens never moves."

A look at Bryson DeChambeau's performance in 2024

Bryson Dechambeau has had a great 2024 season so far. In his 10 starts this season, he has finished in the top 30 every time, including six top-10 finishes. His best LIV Golf performance came at LIV Golf Jeddah where he finished T4.

DeChambeau is currently positioned T15 in the Saudi circuit's overall individual rankings. His performance at PGA Tour Majors has also been exemplary, finishing T6 at the Augusta and T2 at the PGA Championship at Valhalla this year. He comes to Pinehurst after a T18 finish at the LIV Golf Houston.

Here's a look at Bryson Dechambeau's performance in the 2024 season.