Thomas sets record

WORLD No. 13 Justin Thomas feels ready to win a maiden major championship after shooting a record- setting 63 during a dramatic third round of the US Open at Erin Hills.

On Saturday, the 24- year- old American fired the lowest score relative to par in the 117- year history of the championship, his nine- under round eclipsing Johnny Miller’s eight- under 64 at the 1973 US Open at Oakmont.

He’ll start the final round just one shot behind unheralded American Brian Harman, whose 67 put him in the lead at 12- under.

Joining Thomas in joint second place is countryman Brooks Koepka and England’s Tommy Fleetwood ( both 68).