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Clark, Spaun Lead US Open Amid Gusty Conditions

6/5/2026

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Story summary

Wyndham Clark (U.S. Open champion) and J.J. Spaun (U.S. Open champion) share lead, tied with Tommy Fleetwood (golfer) and Ryan Gerard (golfer) at five-under 67 after round one, with Fleetwood posting a bogey-free round.
Scottie Scheffler (defending champion) fell six shots behind with a one-over 73, blaming gusty winds and a double bogey on the 16th.
Firm, fast greens and gusty afternoon winds limited field to 22 under-par players.

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Story summary

Wyndham Clark (U.S. Open champion) and J.J. Spaun (U.S. Open champion) share lead, tied with Tommy Fleetwood (golfer) and Ryan Gerard (golfer) at five-under 67 after round one, with Fleetwood posting a bogey-free round.
Scottie Scheffler (defending champion) fell six shots behind with a one-over 73, blaming gusty winds and a double bogey on the 16th.
Firm, fast greens and gusty afternoon winds limited field to 22 under-par players.