Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open after strong first round performance

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open after strong first round performance
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:30 PMYahoo Entertainment2026 U.S. Open final round leaderboard, live updates: Wyndham Clark leads by 6 entering Sunday at Shinnecock Hills - Yahoo Sports
  • 12:00 PMYahoo SportsWyndham Clark admits how he feels about being paired with Scottie Scheffler on Sunday at the US Open
  • 2:22 AMYahoo SportsWyndham Clark extends lead to six shots entering Shinnecock finale
  • 2:03 AMESPNClark keeps hot pace, now up 6 shots at U.S. Open
  • 1:38 AMYahoo SportsU.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark will face a different kind of pressure as he tries to claim another major
  • 12:41 AMYahoo Sports2026 U.S. Open Sunday tee times: Wyndham Clark holds massive lead at Shinnecock Hills entering final round
  • 12:29 AMCBS Sports2026 U.S. Open leaderboard: Wyndham Clark exits Moving Day with substantial advantage, one hand on trophy - CBS Sports
  • 11:37 PMYahoo SportsTwo-time U.S. Open winners: How Wyndham Clark can join exclusive club by holding on to lead at Shinnecock Hills
What they're saying
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Wyndham Clark will enter the final round of the US Open on Sunday with a six-stroke lead over Scottie Scheffler. Clark has played some truly magnificent golf this week at Shinnecock Hills.

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Wyndham Clark carries one of the largest leads in U.S. Open history into Sunday's final round at Shinnecock Hills. Scottie Scheffler, however, will be playing the role of hunter.

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American Wyndham Clark holds a two-shot lead at the US Open after round one as he takes advantage of favourable conditions in the later wave at Shinnecock Hills.

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