Just three shots off the lead, Ian "pretty in pink" Poulter prepares for a round that could bring him his first major title

England's Luke Donald looked in great touch early on but like many others, faltered as the greens began to deteriorate

The pink panther pounces - Ian Poulter tries to see if he has found the green from a tricky lie

While other more celebrated players struggled, Australian Geoff Ogilvy has held his nerve to stay in touch

Phil Mickelson had to contend with some erratic driving but turned the screw as the finish beckoned

Colin Montgomerie struck the ball beautifully all day and was right in contention as he reached the clubhouse

Padraig Harrington headed the field at one stage but bogies on the last three holes ended his chances

Jim Furyk, the 2003 US Open champion, went quietly about his business and in the end tied for second

Despite a gutsy effort, Kenneth Ferrie's title challenge started to overheat on Winged Foot's back nine

Monty's US Open challenge comes unstuck when he under-clubs to the final green and cards a double-bogey

Geoff Ogilvy celebrates his par at the last unaware of the drama which is about to unfold

Phil Mickelson throws away the title by taking six at the last. His tee shot missed the fairway and his second hit a tree

Ogilvy cannot believe his luck as collapses by Mickelson and Montgomerie hand him the US Open title