The Sheffield-born golfer is chasing his first big league and, with Will Zalatoris at the top of the leaderboard at four below par, he is temptingly close to that milestone. There are plenty of big names in the series to take advantage of if either he or Zalatoris slip, however, with Jon Rahm avoiding leaders and Keegan Bradley, Scottie Scheffler and Adam Hadwin with both touches behind. Rory McIlroy is still claiming, although he is three shots away from the rhythm along with Joel Dahmen and Sam Burns. He is still hoping to win his fifth big, and his first since the 2014 US PGA Championship. “I may not be in as good a position as I wanted to be, but I’m still right in the tournament.” said McIlroy after the third round on Saturday, where he fought at 73 despite playing for long periods. “It’s been a long time, eight years since I was able to win one of these things. I still remember the feeling and I want that feeling again … I have a great golf course to do and I have to focus on that.” Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, hopes his previous success in Brooklyn – where he won the US Amateur title in 2013 – will give him an edge over his rivals as they remove him on the fourth day. “I definitely think it gives me an edge over others,” he said. “I honestly believe that. “It’s a really positive moment in my career. It kind of started me off. Coming back here and playing so well again just gives me more confidence every round.”
