Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open as Round 1 progresses at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark sits atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Open in Shinnecock, currently at six under through 16 holes of his first round. Beside him, several notable players, including Matt Fitzpatrick and Dustin Johnson, are at two under, while Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg follow at one under. While many players are still finishing their rounds, analysts express confidence in the top contenders, with some doubts cast on Johnson's ability to maintain his form. The golf community is keenly watching who will excel as the first round wraps up.
- •Wyndham Clark leads at six under through 16 holes.
- •Matt Fitzpatrick and Dustin Johnson are tied for second at two under.
- •Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg are at one under.
- •Fifty players still have holes remaining in Round 1.
- •Analysts discuss which stars might fade and which could remain competitive.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Which stars stick around at the U.S. Open? And which fade?
"GOLF.com writers and editors debate which stars atop the leaderboard at Shinnecock will stick around in Round 2.
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