Scotland's Robert MacIntyre was full of belief in his ability to win after shooting a third-round 69 to head into the final day of the 2025 U.S. Open firmly in contention.
MacIntyre had described his level-par 70 on Thursday as one of the best rounds of his career but he bettered it just 48 hours later with his first under-par round of the week.
The Ryder Cup star put in a controlled performance, carding four birdies and three bogeys to reach three over par ahead of Sunday's fourth round, where he will go in search of his first Major Championship title.
Asked if he can win, MacIntyre replied: "One hundred per cent. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe that, it’s a simple answer, yes.
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"I’m just delighted to be in it, going into tomorrow if I can shoot the number I know I can shoot then why can’t it be me?
"I have been playing really well this year, another round to go, I have put three solid rounds together so far.
"Tomorrow I have got to go out there, give it my best, don’t try and focus too much on trying to win, just go out there, hit the shots, then come 15, 16, see where we are sitting and decide whether to roll the dice or not.”
Heavy rain overnight and throughout the morning had made the brutal Oakmont Country Club course slightly more playable but it still presented its challenges.
"It was still difficult," MacIntyre added. "It is a little bit softer so when you’re on the fairway it gives you more of an opportunity, but I think the rough is even thicker with the water.
"I felt there was a low number with the way I was playing, I was playing beautifully out there.
"The key to this golf course is just be on the fairway. It is the priority and then you can go from there."
