George McNeill leads with 66 at US Senior Open, aiming for first title
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
George McNeill shot a 4-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend at the US Senior Open in Columbus, Ohio, finishing at 6-under 134 overall. Defending champion Padraig Harrington is in second place after a round of 67. First-round co-leaders Charlie Wi and Stewart Cink, along with Miguel Angel, sit three strokes back following rounds of 70 and 68, respectively. McNeill expressed satisfaction with his performance but acknowledged the challenge ahead over the weekend. The tournament continues with players vying for the title, seeking to see if McNeill can secure his first U.S. Senior Open victory.
- •George McNeill shot a 68, leading at 6-under 134.
- •Padraig Harrington is in second place after a 67.
- •Cink and Wi are three shots behind with rounds of 70.
- •McNeill has previously won twice on the PGA Tour.
- •The cut was set at 4-over, eliminating several former champions.
- 1:31 AMESPN Golf — McNeill takes 2-shot lead at U.S. Senior Open
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Third-round tee times for U.S. Senior Open
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — McNeill shoots 66 to take a 2-shot lead into the weekend at the US Senior Open
"George McNeill's goal was to make the cut in his first U.S. Senior Open. McNeill not only safely guaranteed he would play the weekend at Scioto Country Club, he shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead. McNeil was at 6-under 134 on the course Jack Nicklaus grew up playing.
"George McNeill's goal was to make the cut in his first U.S. Senior Open. McNeill not only safely guaranteed he would play the weekend at Scioto Country Club, he shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead.
"George McNeill leads the U.S. Senior Open after a stellar round at Scioto Country Club in his tournament debut.
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External links- ESPN GolfJul 4, 2026, 1:31 AMMcNeill takes 2-shot lead at U.S. Senior Open
George McNeill's goal was to make the cut in his first U.S. Senior Open. McNeill not only safely guaranteed he would play the weekend at Scioto Country Club, he shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:58 AMThird-round tee times for U.S. Senior Open
George McNeill leads the U.S. Senior Open after a stellar round at Scioto Country Club in his tournament debut.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:11 AMMcNeill shoots 66 to take a 2-shot lead into the weekend at the US Senior Open
George McNeill's goal was to make the cut in his first U.S. Senior Open. McNeill not only safely guaranteed he would play the weekend at Scioto Country Club, he shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead. McNeil was at 6-under 134 on the course Jack Nicklaus grew up playing.
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