Justin Thomas shoots U.S. Open record 9-under 63 at Erin Hills
Justin Thomas went lower — to par — than any player in U.S. Open history.
The 24-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, shot a stunning 9-under 63 at Erin Hills on Saturday to take the clubhouse lead at 11-under, 205 with many players still on the course for the third round.
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Thomas had six birdies on his opening nine as he went out in 31, five-under.
The sizzling shooting continued on the back nine as he added three birdies and an eagle on 18 to complete the back nine in 32 strokes.
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The only blemishes on the round were bogeys on the fourth and 10th holes.
No player had shot 9-under par in the Open prior to Saturday.
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Johnny Miller shot a 63 in the final round at Oakmont 44 years ago on this date in 1973. That score was 8-under as the course was a party 71.
Thomas' Saturday score was just the fifth 63 in U.S. Open history. The last player to accomplish the feat was Vijay Singh in 2003 at Olympia Fields.
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Erin Hills is a par 72.
