Wyndham Clark maintains lead at US Open as McIlroy starts second round

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Wyndham Clark maintains lead at US Open as McIlroy starts second round
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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What they're saying
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Former champion Wyndham Clark remained top of a stacked US Open leaderboard but was being stalked by a number of serial major winners led by Rory McIlroy 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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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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Former champion Wyndham Clark saw his four-shot overnight lead halved as the first round of the US Open concluded early on Friday morning at Shinnecock Hills. Clark, the 2024 victor and one of four previous winners occupying the top four places heading into round two, parred his remaining two holes after returning at 6.

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