Takeaways from Day 3 of the U.S. Open

On moving day at Pinehurst No. 2, a dominant Bryson DeChambeau took the solo lead heading into the final round of the U.S. Open. Here are three takeaways from Saturday's action. 

Dialed-in DeChambeau threatening to run away from the field 

DeChambeau began Saturday tied for second (-4), but walked into the clubhouse with an overwhelming lead. The 2020 U.S. Open Champion shined in round three, shooting a 67 to finish the day -7 and take a three-shot advantage atop the leaderboard.

Methodically attacking one of the sport's most challenging courses, DeChambeau birdied six holes and showed fight, overcoming a hiccup late to keep distance between himself and the field. Leading by four strokes, he double-bogey at No. 16, but avoided a meltdown, responding with a birdie on No. 17 and par on No. 18.

DeChambeau was also battling a hip injury, which needed treatment during play. Nevertheless, he put on a show, and the odds indicate that he'll have a decent shot at closing things out on Sunday. According to Justin Ray of The Athletic, players entering the final round of the U.S. Open with a three-stroke lead have gone on to win 22 out of 34 times.