Scottie Scheffler reflects on Wyndham Clark's round at the US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Scottie Scheffler is currently seven strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark at the US Open, after strong performances in the first two rounds. He posted a 72 on the first day under tough conditions and improved significantly with a round of 68 on day two, moving into the top 11. Scheffler acknowledged the challenges of the windy conditions at Shinnecock Hills, noting that Clark handled them well. He emphasized the need to improve his putting and stated that his approach wouldn't change significantly going into the weekend. The tournament remains halfway complete, with 36 holes still to play.
- •Scottie Scheffler trails Wyndham Clark by seven strokes.
- •Scheffler scored 72 and 68 in his first two rounds.
- •Windy conditions presented challenges at Shinnecock Hills.
- •Scheffler aims to improve his putting over the weekend.
- •The tournament is halfway complete, with more rounds to come.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — A classic Scottie Scheffler round puts the 4-time major champ in contention at the US Open
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler makes a comment about Wyndham Clark after his second round at the US Open
"Scheffler's 2-under 68 put him at even par for the tournament, tied for 11th place and seven strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark, with two more rounds to go. If Scheffler wins Sunday, his 30th birthday, he'll become the seventh player to complete the career Grand Slam. After an animated conversation on the driving range Thursday after the third round with coach Randy Smith, Scheffler was better and more relaxed from the start Friday.
"Scottie Scheffler battled incredibly hard during the first two rounds of the US Open and he is currently sitting seven strokes back of the leader, Wyndham Clark. Scheffler grinded during the toughest conditions on day one and posted a round of 72.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:04 AMA classic Scottie Scheffler round puts the 4-time major champ in contention at the US Open
Scheffler's 2-under 68 put him at even par for the tournament, tied for 11th place and seven strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark, with two more rounds to go. If Scheffler wins Sunday, his 30th birthday, he'll become the seventh player to complete the career Grand Slam. After an animated conversation on the driving range Thursday after the third round with coach Randy Smith, Scheffler was better and more relaxed from the start Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:12 AMScottie Scheffler makes a comment about Wyndham Clark after his second round at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler battled incredibly hard during the first two rounds of the US Open and he is currently sitting seven strokes back of the leader, Wyndham Clark. Scheffler grinded during the toughest conditions on day one and posted a round of 72.
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