SAN FRANCISCO — Jim Furyk is back at even par and alone on top in the U.S. Open.
Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods are seen on the second tee during the third round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Saturday, June 16, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. AP/Eric Gay
Furyk overcame a bogey on No. 1 and then made par on the next three holes Saturday. Fellow 36-hole leaders Tiger Woods and David Toms were 2 over through four and 1 over for the tournament.
Graeme McDowell and Nicolas Colsaerts also were tied for second at 1 over through five holes. Furyk held the clubhouse lead most of Friday until Woods and Toms closed strong with even-par 70s to join Furyk.
Phil Mickelson shot a 71 to go to 8 over for the tournament. He missed a putt to save par from about 7 feet on the 18th hole, but the crowd gave him some consolation by serenading him with “Happy Birthday” on the day he turned 42.