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Beau Hossler remains in contention heading into U.S. Open final round
Beau Hossler
Beau Hossler

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 16, 2012) -- On an exciting day at the 2012 U.S. Open, two amateurs were among those making headlines.

Beau Hossler, the 17-year-old high schooler from Southern California, shot an even-par 70 and remains just four shots off the pace set by leaders Graeme McDowell and Jim Furyk. His 3-over mark after three rounds puts Hossler in a tie for eighth place.

Jordan Spieth, the University of Texas star, fired a 1-under 69 to move into a tie for 32nd at 7-over.

UCLA star and the world's No. 1 ranked amateur Patrick Cantlay shot a 1-over 71 and is two shots back of Spieth.

The story of the day for the amateur contingency at The Olympic Club, however, was focused around Hossler.

Hossler withstood the pressure of Day 3 at the U.S. Open to shoot a sound 70, which included four bogeys and four birdies. His ability to bounce back from missed opportunities on holes he made bogey kept him in contention. Each of Hossler's four birdies came after a bogey.

Results: U.S. Open Golf Championship
T21TXJordan SpiethDallas, TX80074-74-69-70--287
T29CABeau HosslerMission Viejo, CA80070-73-70-76--289
T41CAPatrick CantlayLos Alamitos, CA50076-72-71-72--291

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ABOUT THE U.S. Open Golf Championship

The U.S. Open is the biggest of the 15 national championships conducted by the USGA. Open to amateurs and professionals. Amateurs gain entry via USGA win or runner-up finishes while having the opportunity to qualify alongside non-exempt professionals in an 18-hole "Local' qualifying followed by 36-hole "Final" qualifying which is affectionately known as golf's longest day. Highly-ranked amateurs will be exempted past the 18-hole Local Qualifying. See the USGA website for details. And if you are exempt on any level be sure to apply by the deadline anyway.

The USGA intends to make the U.S. Open the most rigorous, yet fair, examination of golf skills, testing all forms of shot-making. The USGA prepares the course after careful consideration of 14 different factors.

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