Wyndham Clark maintains lead at US Open as McIlroy starts second round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark continues to lead the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, holding a four-stroke advantage after posting a one-under round of 69. He began the second round with a five-stroke lead but finished with the same margin over his nearest competitor, Matt Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick shot a level-par 70, while Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele made gains after starting the day with higher scores. Rory McIlroy has just started his second round, and Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for misconduct during the opening round, resulting in a score of eight-over 78.
- •Clark leads the US Open with a score of four under par.
- •Matt Fitzpatrick is in second place at three under after a 70.
- •Morikawa has moved to two under following a 65.
- •Rory McIlroy has just started his second round.
- •Joaquin Niemann was assessed a penalty for misconduct during the first round.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Clark leads the way at US Open as McIlroy starts second round
"Former champion Wyndham Clark remained top of a stacked US Open leaderboard of serial major winners as his starting advantage proved too much to overcome on the second day at Shinnecock Hills on Friday. A year ago the 32-year-old was trashing a locker in the historic Oakmont clubhouse after missing the cut in the defence of his title.
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