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Grillo Shoots 67 to Reach Seven Shots Behind Leader at U.S. Open
The Argentine golfer made four straight birdies on the front nine and finished seven shots behind leader Wyndham Clark after the third round at Shinnecock Hills.
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U.S. Open on June 20, 2026, at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and moved into a tie for sixth place, seven shots behind leader Wyndham Clark. Grillo teed off in the ninth pairing after watching coverage in the locker room and dining room that showed the damage the wind and firm greens had already inflicted on earlier groups.
He saw Dylan Wu record an 8 on the first hole after four-putting and Chris Gotterup watch his ball roll away. Grillo responded by making four consecutive birdies to close the front nine. ” He followed with consecutive birdie putts measuring just under 8 feet, just over 18 feet, and just under 25 feet.
The round left Grillo as one of only two golfers to finish under par on Saturday. He said the advance look at conditions helped: “You kind of know what you’re going to find out there, and it’s kind of nice seeing that on TV before going out.
U.S. Open, you’re just rushing to get it done and finish it. S. ” The 33-year-old Argentine has won two PGA Tour events, the most recent in 2023, and entered the week with one prior top-10 finish in a major—a tie for sixth at the 2023 British Open.
U.S. Open he shot 76 and 73 to finish 9-over and miss the cut by one stroke. ” His even-par round on Friday set up the stronger Saturday performance that now gives him at least a chance heading into the final round on Sunday.
