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.

On a punishing Oakmont course famed for crowning first-time major winners, Sam Burns finds himself on the brink of joining a historic list.Seven first-time major winners at Oakmont include 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus,

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.

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 National Weather Service reports that the weather in the Oakmont, Pennsylvania, area on Sunday is expected to feature rain showers in the morning and scattered showers throughout the day, with a high of around 76 degrees.

The church pews — 13, long grassy tufts which act as islands within a seemingly endless pit of sand — were never part of the original design

Marc Leishman's bunker shot splashed out of the sand, took four quick bounces and rolled straight into the hole for birdie on the long, par-3 eighth hole at Oakmont.

Former US Open Champ Accused of Trashing Locker Room, Alarming Photos Emerge: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The difficulty of Oakmont Country Club is prompting some PGA Tour golfers to have a meltdown during the U.S. Open. Fans have witnessed the visible frustration from golfers during the U.S. Open broadcast.