Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open at Shinnecock after challenging third round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Wyndham Clark holds a six-shot lead at the U.S. Open in Southampton, New York, after a demanding third round on June 20, 2026. The course at Shinnecock Hills showcased its difficulty, with only two players finishing under par. Rory McIlroy struggled on the back nine, falling from contention with five bogeys. Overall, players faced tougher conditions with firm greens and strong winds, resulting in a scoring average of 73.6. The final round looms with Clark in a commanding position.
- •Wyndham Clark leads by six shots entering the final round.
- •Only two players finished under par during the third round.
- •Rory McIlroy dropped from second to outside the top 15.
- •The scoring average rose to 73.6 amid challenging conditions.
- •Shinnecock Hills proved to be a fair yet demanding test.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Shinnecock stopped being polite and started being a U.S. Open
"Finally, Shinnecock Hills started confusing the world's best on Saturday at the U.S. Open while still remaining a fair test.
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