Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open after strong first round performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, finishing 16 holes at -6 before play was suspended due to darkness. Clark capitalized on favorable conditions, as challenging winds did not materialize for the afternoon wave. Other notable scores include Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, and Matt Fitzpatrick all at -2, with three to five holes remaining in their rounds. The USGA is expected to toughen the greens for the remaining rounds following this advantageous day.
- •Wyndham Clark is at -6 with two holes left in Round 1.
- •Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, and Matt Fitzpatrick are each at -2.
- •Play was suspended due to darkness at Shinnecock Hills.
- •Favorable conditions aided afternoon players while morning rounds faced strong winds.
- •USGA plans to toughen course conditions for future rounds.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark cashes in after Shinnecock’s bark proves worse than its bite
"Clark carries a four-shot lead with two holes still to play in Round 1.
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