OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - The world's 624th ranked golfer is in the final group for the final round of the U.S. Open.
Andrew Landry drilled a 45-foot birdie putt on the 18th green early Sunday morning to finish off an even-par 70 that left the Texan 3 under for the tournament and four shots behind leader Shane Lowry.
The 28-year-old Landry, a PGA Tour rookie, put up a 4-under 66 to take the first-round lead and has hung in there at daunting Oakmont. He drove the green at the par-4 17th and two-putted for birdie. His 45-footer on 18 took a right turn at the last second before diving into the hole as the grandstand roared.
Landry made his way into the tournament as a qualifier and had made just 5 of 11 cuts coming in.
BOOM. And just like that, Andrew Landry is in the final pairing with Shane Lowry at the #USOpen. https://t.co/zu6DUSLm0Y
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 19, 2016
Dustin Johnson is also four shots behind Lowry after shooting a 1-over 71. Johnson has 11 Top 10s in majors but is still searching for his first victory. Johnson was in the final group at Chambers Bay last year, three-putting the final hole to give the tournament to Jordan Spieth.
Lee Westwood, who has nine top 3 finishes in majors but no wins, is five back as is Daniel Summerhays. Branden Grace is at 1-under with Sergio Garcia and Scott Piercy at even par.
After three days of chaos thanks to rain that wiped out play on Thursday, the final round will start on schedule later Sunday.