SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — As he made his way toward the 18th green on Sunday, Tommy Fleetwood removed his cap and waved to fans cheering from all sides. The roars lasted for nearly a minute, even though it was still several hours before the United States Open would end.
But a blistering round had put Fleetwood, a 27-year-old Englishman, in position to break a hallowed tournament scoring record, and suddenly he was near the top of a crowded and chaotic Sunday leader board at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Only five players had ever shot 63 in a round at the U.