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Sam Stevens takes early lead with 2-under 68 at U.S. Open

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Sam Stevens takes early lead with 2-under 68 at U.S. Open
Summary

Sam Stevens shot a 2-under 68 in the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, sitting atop the leaderboard. Despite a double bogey on his first hole, he rallied with six birdies throughout the round. Stevens attributed his strong performance to a more positive attitude following a difficult stretch in previous tournaments. His resilience shone through as he recovered from early struggles, and he heads into Friday with momentum on his side.

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  • •Stevens opened with six birdies, most in the field.
  • •He bounced back from a double bogey on the par-4 10th.
  • •Dense fog caused a two-hour delay early in his round.
  • •The round featured a strong showing on the greens with soft conditions.
  • •Stevens focuses on maintaining a positive mindset throughout the tournament.
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  • 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Stevens flushes 'crappy' attitude, takes early lead at 2026 U.S. Open
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Sam Stevens bounced back from a double bogey on his first hole, making six birdies to shoot 68 on Thursday at the U.S. Open.

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