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The U.S. Open’s Vexing Host Entertains a Promising Upstart

Tied for the tournament lead entering Sunday, Will Zalatoris will get another shot at his first major win after surviving a perilous third round.

Will Zalatoris salvaged par on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open on Saturday to finish with a 67, four-under for the tournament and tied with Matthew Fitzpatrick for first.Credit...Amanda Sabga/EPA, via Shutterstock

BROOKLINE, Mass. — The U.S. Open usually waits until the final day of its 72-hole crucible to toy with the world’s best golfers. But perhaps in tribute to the venerable history of this year’s host, vexing conditions — blustery winds, thick rough and fast greens — began to crush the wills and sap the souls of the players 24 hours early at the Country Club outside Boston.