Rory McIlroy challenges Wyndham Clark at US Open second round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy has begun to close the gap on leader Wyndham Clark during the second round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. McIlroy recorded birdies on the fifth and eighth holes, putting him at three under par and tied for second place. As conditions changed throughout the day, with a stiff breeze complicating the greens, Clark maintained his lead with a second-round score of 69. Other contenders, including Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele, also posted impressive scores, making for a competitive environment as the round progresses.
- •McIlroy ties for second at three under par
- •Clark leads by four strokes with a score of 69
- •Morikawa and Schauffele are also in contention
- •Conditions are shifting with rising winds
- •McIlroy seeks to win first US Open title since 2011
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy bushes off US Open delay to hunt down Wyndham Clark in second round
"The Masters champion was four shots behind the leader at the turn at Shinnecock Hill
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