Largest blown lead with 18 holes left on PGA Tour is six shots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
At the 2026 U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark started the final round with a six-shot lead. Historically, this marks the largest lead lost with 18 holes remaining on the PGA Tour, a feat accomplished nine times before but only once in a major tournament. Notable previous instances include Greg Norman's infamous loss at the 1996 Masters and Scottie Scheffler's collapse at the 2022 Tour Championship. As the final round unfolds, the focus remains on Clark's ability to maintain his advantage.
- •Wyndham Clark leads the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open by six shots.
- •The largest blown lead with 18 holes to play is six shots.
- •This has occurred nine times on the PGA Tour, once in a major.
- •Greg Norman lost a six-shot lead at the 1996 Masters.
- •Scottie Scheffler faced a similar fate at the 2022 Tour Championship.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Largest lead lost with 18 holes to play on the PGA Tour is 6 shots
"The largest blown lead after 54 holes on the PGA Tour has happened nine different times but only once in a major.
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