Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open after first two rounds at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark is atop the U.S. Open leaderboard at Shinnecock Hills, having completed his first 36 holes at 6 under par. This performance comes as Clark seeks redemption following a tumultuous 2025 season marred by erratic behavior and multiple missed cuts. After a strong showing earlier this year, a recent win at the Byron Nelson has propelled him back into the top rankings, now at No. 34. Clark has expressed hopes of regaining fan support as he aims for another major title.
- •Clark's score stands at 6 under after two rounds.
- •He aims to redeem himself after a challenging previous season.
- •Clark is now ranked No. 34 in the world following recent performances.
- •He experienced a turnaround after linking with coach Pat Coyner.
- •Clark previously damaged property due to emotional outbursts.
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark says second US Open win is ‘redemption’
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark has climbed atop this U.S. Open, but can he be redeemed?
"Wyndham Clark admitted some of the adverse reaction towards him was “self-deserved” but felt his second US Open win in four years provided him with redemption. Twelve months ago the American caused controversy when he missed the cut at Oakmont, damaged a locker in the historic clubhouse in a fit of pique and was subsequently banned by the club.
"As he sits atop this U.S. Open leaderboard having played his first 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills in 6 under, Clark views this latest ascent as his personal redemption tour.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:41 AMWyndham Clark says second US Open win is ‘redemption’
Wyndham Clark admitted some of the adverse reaction towards him was “self-deserved” but felt his second US Open win in four years provided him with redemption. Twelve months ago the American caused controversy when he missed the cut at Oakmont, damaged a locker in the historic clubhouse in a fit of pique and was subsequently banned by the club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:53 PMWyndham Clark has climbed atop this U.S. Open, but can he be redeemed?
As he sits atop this U.S. Open leaderboard having played his first 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills in 6 under, Clark views this latest ascent as his personal redemption tour.
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