Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open first round at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark established a strong start at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, reaching 6 under through 16 holes before play was suspended due to darkness. Clark, the defending champion, is four shots ahead of other competitors and credited his mental coach, Julie Elion, for helping him stay focused. After winning at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and placing well in recent tournaments, Clark aims to maintain his momentum as he resumes his first round at 6:35 a.m. ET on Friday.
- •Clark recorded five birdies and one eagle during his round.
- •He had a strong finish with birdies on holes 18 and 3.
- •Play was suspended at 8:25 p.m. ET due to darkness.
- •Clark resumes playing on Friday morning at 6:35 a.m. ET.
- •He credits his mental coach for his improved focus and mindset.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — What did Wyndham Clark's mental coach tell him before he grabbed lead at U.S. Open?
"“Everything was kind of clicking,”said Wyndham Clark, after a strong start at Shinnecock Hills and the continuation of his resurgence.
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