If Will Zalatoris can complete his mission in the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday, he'll know he was deserving for multiple reasons.

"This golf course is an absolute beast," Zalatoris said. "You look at the major champions who are on that leaderboard, it's going to be no small test (Sunday)."

Zalatoris shot 3-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead through three rounds, putting the young golfer in contention at yet another major championship.