Wyndham Clark leads US Open as players prepare for tougher course conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
At the US Open in Shinnecock Hills, Wyndham Clark holds the lead after two rounds, carding scores of 64 and 69 for a total of seven-under par. Several players sit several strokes behind him at three-under par. As the tournament progresses, the USGA has notified the players of impending changes, increasing the greens' speed to 11 on the Stimpmeter for the weekend, suggesting a more challenging course ahead. This decision follows some criticism regarding the course setup in the early rounds, which some found too lenient, particularly due to soft greens.
- •Wyndham Clark leads at seven-under par after 36 holes.
- •Players received a text from the USGA about increased green speeds.
- •Several players are positioned at three-under par, ready to challenge.
- •Course conditions are expected to become firmer and faster this weekend.
- •Criticism arose for the initial setup being too easy for competitors.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — What the USGA have warned players about via text ahead of the weekend at the US Open
"The weekend at Shinnecock Hills has all the makings of one of the best and most exciting US Opens in recent history. Wyndham Clark leads the US Open after 36 holes on seven-under par, after firing rounds of 64 and 69.
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