Stewart Cink Holds One‑Stroke Lead After 64 Puts Him Ahead at U.S. Senior Open

A one‑stroke lead gives Cink control heading into Sunday with several former major champions still within striking distance on Scioto’s demanding par‑70 layout.

Overview

Cink shot a 64 in the third round Saturday to reach 201 (‑9) and reclaim the 54‑hole lead at the U.S. Senior Open.
Padraig Harrington is one shot behind at 202 (‑8) after a 66 in round three, and George McNeill sits close in third at 203 (‑7).
Miguel Ángel Jiménez (204, ‑6) and a cluster of veteran contenders including Darren Clarke and Ian Poulter remain positioned to challenge in the final round.
The field was narrowed by the 36‑hole cut and midround withdrawals such as Boo Weekley and Kevin Sutherland, leaving a smaller weekend group at Scioto Country Club.
Scioto plays as a 7,170‑yard, par‑70 USGA setup with a $4 million purse and Sunday conditions, course setup and player form will shape who can close out the championship.