Wyndham Clark leads amid ongoing play at 2026 U.S. Open
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after finishing his round at 6 under par, while play continues for others. Notable players such as Sam Stevens, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm, and Dustin Johnson are tied for second at 2 under, with several players still on the course. The first round experienced delays due to fog, impacting playing conditions, which were described as surprisingly soft for the U.S. Open. With strong winds expected, conditions may change as play resumes early Friday morning.
- •Clark is at 6 under after 16 holes finished.
- •Stevens, Fitzpatrick, Rahm, and Johnson are at 2 under.
- •Fog delays led to an unusual course setup.
- •11 players enter Friday morning under par.
- •Play restarts Friday at 6:35 a.m.
- 2:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Wyndham Clark roars clear at US Open before darkness brings first round to a halt
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark, past champs among those smiling after long day at soft Shinnecock
"The 2023 champion on six-under after 16 holes when play suspended Clubhouse leader Sam Stevens part of group of five on two-under For much of a Thursday that offered a harsh reminder of Shinnecock Hills’ capacity for chaos, the US Open leaderboard was as congested as County Road 39 at the start of a Hamptons weekend, a gridlocked mass of contenders separated by little more than one or two shots. Then Wyndham Clark found another gear, roaring clear of the traffic to open a shocking four-stroke lead before darkness brought the first round to a halt. Clark, the 2023 champion, was six under par through 16 holes when the horn blew and play was suspended at 8.25pm, holding a commanding advantage over a chasing group at two-under that included the clubhouse leader Sam Stevens. Four other players were also at two-under with holes remaining, while nine more – including Masters champion Rory McIlroy – sat at one-under. Continue reading...
"When the horn blew for darkness Thursday evening at Shinnecock Hills, the first page of this U.S. Open leaderboard read more like the silver trophy up for grabs this week. There was also clubhouse co-leader Sam Stevens.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 19, 2026, 2:01 AMWyndham Clark roars clear at US Open before darkness brings first round to a halt
The 2023 champion on six-under after 16 holes when play suspended Clubhouse leader Sam Stevens part of group of five on two-under For much of a Thursday that offered a harsh reminder of Shinnecock Hills’ capacity for chaos, the US Open leaderboard was as congested as County Road 39 at the start of a Hamptons weekend, a gridlocked mass of contenders separated by little more than one or two shots. Then Wyndham Clark found another gear, roaring clear of the traffic to open a shocking four-stroke lead before darkness brought the first round to a halt. Clark, the 2023 champion, was six under par through 16 holes when the horn blew and play was suspended at 8.25pm, holding a commanding advantage over a chasing group at two-under that included the clubhouse leader Sam Stevens. Four other players were also at two-under with holes remaining, while nine more – including Masters champion Rory McIlroy – sat at one-under. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:52 AM2026 U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark, past champs among those smiling after long day at soft Shinnecock
When the horn blew for darkness Thursday evening at Shinnecock Hills, the first page of this U.S. Open leaderboard read more like the silver trophy up for grabs this week. There was also clubhouse co-leader Sam Stevens.
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