The third round of the 2026 US Open gets underway on Saturday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.
Wyndham Clark leads at 7-under par after the second round. Despite the large lead, the tournament remains wide open with two days remaining.
Here are my picks and US Open Round 3 best bets.
US Open Round 3 Best Bets
Ludvig Aberg Top-20 (-120 at DraftKings)
Ludvig Aberg has played consistently solid golf to start the week, firing off two consecutive 69s before the weekend. He enters Saturday at T22 at one-over par, and at -120, he is worth backing to record his ninth top-20 finish over his past 11 tournaments.
Driving is essential this week — the course is long and extremely penal if players miss the fairway, making both distance and accuracy critical for success.
Thick, rough and knee-high fescue surrounds the course, making precise approach shots into its challenging green complexes extremely difficult if you hit a poor drive. That setup makes Aberg a strong option this week.
He is one of the best drivers in the world, combining power with accuracy. On the PGA Tour, he ranks in the 97th percentile in strokes gained: off the tee.
Maverick McNealy Top-20 (-104 at DraftKings)
Another golfer worth targeting in this market is Maverick McNealy, who has gotten off to a fantastic start this week, entering Saturday at T11.
Like Aberg, McNealy fits this course well.
Entering this week, he ranks in the 61st percentile on the PGA Tour in strokes gained: off the tee. McNealy also enters this week in good form, with four top-20 finishes over his past six events.
As noted above, the greens are difficult to navigate. They feature significant undulation and are expected to play firm and fast in summer conditions.
McNealy has proven capable on challenging greens, ranking in the 99th percentile on the PGA Tour in strokes gained: putting. He performs well across all key putting ranges (2-5 feet, 5-30 feet and 30-plus feet), ranking in the 97th percentile or higher in all three categories.
