Bryson DeChambeau has already made history at Pinehurst before the final round even tees off

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Bryson DeChambeau appears to already have one hand on the US Open trophy, with the American three shots clear of the field going into the final round at Pinehurst.

Bryson DeChambeau has put himself in command at the US Open, with only Collin Morikawa going lower on Saturday than the 30-year-old, who shot his second 67 of the week in North Carolina.

At one stage, it did appear that the LIV Golf star may have an even bigger advantage as he reached the 16th hole four under par for his third round. However, a double bogey 6 meant that the likes of Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay and Matthieu Pavon have a little more hope.

Interestingly, DeChambeau is just two shots off what Martin Kaymer shot when the German blew away the field back in 2014, finishing eight shots clear on his way to his second major title.

Bryson DeChambeau has already made history at US Open

Kaymer became one of just four players to ever finish a US Open at Pinehurst under par when he clinched the title a decade ago. As things stand, that number is set to at least double after this year’s event.

So perhaps it should not come as a huge surprise that DeChambeau has already created a piece of history at the site of one of the toughest examinations in the game.

It turns out that DeChambeau has become the first player ever to open with three under par rounds at a US Open held at Pinehurst No. 2 ahead of the final day.

DeChambeau has broken 70 each day, with the American shooting two 67s already. You would imagine that continuing that streak will see him hold off his challengers and get the job done.

American’s remarkable performance should come as no surprise

Many would have been forgiven for questioning how exactly DeChambeau would fare around Pinehurst, which obviously has the potential to be so punishing, even to shots which only fractionally miss the mark.

DeChambeau is known for hitting it a mile off the tee, and some may have suspected that he would look to use his length to try and take on Pinehurst. He is, of course, the player who labelled Augusta National a par 67 earlier in his career.

However, his sheer ability to brilliantly plot his way around a golf course has come to the fore this week, and he has holed some massive putts at crucial points.

And who would have thought a couple of years ago that DeChambeau would be such a popular winner with the galleries, but plenty clearly want to see him get across the line.