![Ludvig Aberg Holds Narrow Lead at 2024 U.S. Open as Rory McIlroy Chases in Final Round](https://golf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rory-mcilroy-saturday-tee-times-us-open.jpg)
The 2024 U.S. Open continues at Pinehurst No. 2 with the third round on Saturday, June 15th. Ludvig Aberg holds a narrow one-shot lead at five under after two rounds, while Rory McIlroy is one shot behind and will tee off alongside Tony Finau in the final pairing at 3:13 p.m. ET.
Ludvig Aberg, a 24-year-old Swede playing in his first U.S. Open, has impressed with his consistent play so far, hitting 26 of 28 fairways and 30 of 36 greens in regulation.
Rory McIlroy is eyeing his second U.S. Open title and will be looking to make a move on the leaderboard on Saturday.
Bryson DeChambeau, who shares the final pairing with Aberg, is tied for third place at four under alongside Patrick Cantlay and Thomas Detry.
Notable players such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Justin Thomas missed the cut at various scores above par.
Scottie Scheffler struggled in the second round with a poor short game and putting performance, losing over 3 strokes to the field with his putter. Despite this, he remains hopeful of ascending the leaderboard again as he did during his dominant run earlier in the season.
The U.S. Open continues to test even the best golfers with its challenging conditions at Pinehurst No. 2.