Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open after strong start at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark has a four-shot lead at the U.S. Open, sitting at 6 under through 16 holes as play was suspended due to darkness. The first round was marked by challenging winds, with Clark aiming to challenge Tommy Fleetwood's record 7-under round at Shinnecock. Rory McIlroy is currently at 1 under while Scottie Scheffler struggled at 2 over. Jon Rahm is tied for second at 2 under, and play will resume Friday morning.
- •Clark aims for one of the lowest rounds in U.S. Open history.
- •Rory McIlroy is at 1 under, McIlroy's first U.S. Open since 2011.
- •Scottie Scheffler shoots 2-over 72, marking 10 rounds without par.
- •Jon Rahm is tied for second at 2 under, through 13 holes.
- •Next round coverage resumes Friday at 6:30 a.m. ET.
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark tames Shinnecock as winds ease in historic U.S. Open start
"Wyndham Clark charged into a four-shot lead after a weather-disrupted first day of the US Open, as Rory McIlroy made a solid start and Scottie Scheffler stayed in career Grand Slam contention.
"Rory McIlroy is in early contention, while Scottie Scheffler had a "challenging" round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:37 AMWyndham Clark tames Shinnecock as winds ease in historic U.S. Open start
Rory McIlroy is in early contention, while Scottie Scheffler had a "challenging" round.
- Sky Sports—Clark builds big US Open lead after McIlroy impresses at windy Shinnecock
Wyndham Clark charged into a four-shot lead after a weather-disrupted first day of the US Open, as Rory McIlroy made a solid start and Scottie Scheffler stayed in career Grand Slam contention.
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