Jason Day stumbled at the end at difficult Memorial Park,three-putting for bogey on the par-four 18th to fall a stroke behind Sam Burns in the Houston Open.
Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the US Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson.
Adam Scott is the best-placed Australian six shots off the pace at Winged Foot in New York but all eyes were on 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed's hole in one.
Having picked the winner last time the US Open was at the fabled course,Australian golf great Ian Baker-Finch believes Jason Day has a real chance this week.
The Australian cut ties with long-time friend and mentor Col Swatton recently,but has turned to one of the game's most famous figures for swing guidance.
Jason Day's sole major win came in the PGA Championship five years ago. Three shots back heading into 2020's final round,can the Australian double his tally?
Morikawa joined Jack Nicklaus,Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in a unique slice of golf history as Jason Day's late charge was thwarted.
Former winner Jason Day has taken heart from remaining in contention despite what he described as a"poor"round at the PGA Championship in California.
Australia's Jason Day has got his pursuit of a second major off to a flying start,sharing the lead after round one of the PGA Championship in California.
Australia's Adam Scott will also tee off as part of an all-star trio featuring Rickie Fowler and man of the moment Bryson DeChambeau.
Justin Thomas scored his 13th PGA Tour victory as Jason Day finished in a four-way tie for sixth just one shot back of another four-man tie for second.