Wyndham Clark shoots 6-under 64 in U.S. Open first round
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Wyndham Clark recorded a 6-under 64 during the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, matching the second-lowest score in tournament history at Shinnecock. Play was briefly suspended due to darkness, with Clark holding a four-shot lead when the round ended. His round followed a two-hour weather delay that favored afternoon groups with calmer conditions. Dustin Johnson, playing with Clark, cut the lead to two strokes by the next morning with two birdies early in Friday's round.
- •Clark finished his round with a 6-under 64.
- •He leads by four strokes at the conclusion of the first round.
- •Weather delays impacted the morning groups due to fog.
- •Dustin Johnson reduced Clark's lead to two strokes on Friday morning.
- •The tournament is held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark makes history at Shinnecock and sets new record after his second round at the US Open
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark keeps rolling as past champs fade at U.S. Open
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark shoots lowest opening round in Shinnecock Open history
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark shoots second-lowest U.S. Open round in Shinnecock history
"Wyndham Clark has a commanding lead at the US Open with just 36 holes left to play. Clark has experienced a real resurgence in 2026, and he returned to the winners’ circle after two year hiatus at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May.
"Clark finished his first round Friday morning, where he made two pars to complete a 6-under 64.
"Wyndham Clark is bidding for his second U.S. Open win after earning his first major in 2023.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:38 AMWyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock
Wyndham Clark keeps leaving his mark on Shinnecock Hills.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 6:24 PMWyndham Clark makes history at Shinnecock and sets new record after his second round at the US Open
Wyndham Clark has a commanding lead at the US Open with just 36 holes left to play. Clark has experienced a real resurgence in 2026, and he returned to the winners’ circle after two year hiatus at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:46 PMWyndham Clark keeps rolling as past champs fade at U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark broke the 36-hole Shinnecock record score.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:26 PMU.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark shoots lowest opening round in Shinnecock Open history
Clark finished his first round Friday morning, where he made two pars to complete a 6-under 64.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:15 AMWyndham Clark shoots second-lowest U.S. Open round in Shinnecock history
Wyndham Clark is bidding for his second U.S. Open win after earning his first major in 2023.
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