Kiradech moves within striking distance of maiden major

Jun 16, 2018; Southampton, NY, USA; Kiradech Aphibarnrat putts the seventeenth green during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills GC - Shinnecock Hills Golf C. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) - Kiradech Aphibarnrat would have been content just to make the cut at the U.S. Open but the burly Thai is suddenly in contention three shots off the lead going into the final day after posting one of the lowest rounds on Saturday.

Kiradech took advantage of the more sedate morning conditions before Shinnecock Hills firmed up and his two-under-par 68 was one of just three under-par rounds and put him in a share of seventh place at six-over for the tournament.