Wyndham Clark leads US Open as wind affects McIlroy and Scheffler
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at the US Open after two rounds at Shinnecock Hills, with a score of -7. Matt Fitzpatrick, Tom Kim, Xander Schauffele, and Sam Stevens are among the closest challengers at -3. The windy conditions significantly impacted play, with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler finishing level par. Clark, the reigning champion, previously faced challenges but aims for redemption this weekend.
- •Clark leads the US Open at -7 after a 69 on Friday.
- •Fitzpatrick, Kim, Schauffele, and Stevens are tied at -3.
- •McIlroy and Scheffler struggled in windy conditions, finishing level par.
- •Weather conditions affected scoring averages throughout the tournament.
- •Clark aims for redemption after past difficulties at the tournament.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Clark in control of US Open as wind derails McIlroy and Scheffler
- 1:59 AMBBC Sport — Clark in control of US Open as wind derails McIlroy and Scheffler
"Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
"Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:59 AMClark in control of US Open as wind derails McIlroy and Scheffler
Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 1:59 AMClark in control of US Open as wind derails McIlroy and Scheffler
Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
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