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Wyndham Clark Leads U.S. Open by Four, Chasing Record

6/19/2026

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Clark Leads Open

Wyndham Clark led the U.S. Open by four shots at 6-under when play stopped on June 18 2026 at Shinnecock Hills.
Fog caused a two-hour delay and 40 mph winds, later allowing Clark to record five birdies and an eagle.
His birdie-birdie-eagle stretch on holes 3-5 created the four-shot margin.
Clark must birdie one of his two remaining holes to finish 63 and tie the record when play resumes Friday at 6:35 a.m.

Summary

McIlroy Eagles

Rory McIlroy recorded a U.S. Open eagle in nine years after a 396-yard drive and a 190-yard wedge landing 11 feet from the pin on the down-wind 5th.
He entered the tournament focused on pars while a 23-mph steady breeze forced him to adjust club selection and shot shape throughout his round.
Since his 2018 collapse he kept a diary to track ball-flight, numbers, wedge play, short-game and putting.

History

Historical Context

In 1972 Jack Nicklaus captured his fourth U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, becoming the first player to win the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course. He later tied the major-round record with a 63 in the 1980 U.S. Open, a benchmark that 2026 leader Wyndham Clark hopes to match as he chases the title.

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Clark Leads Open

Wyndham Clark led the U.S. Open by four shots at 6-under when play stopped on June 18 2026 at Shinnecock Hills.
Fog caused a two-hour delay and 40 mph winds, later allowing Clark to record five birdies and an eagle.
His birdie-birdie-eagle stretch on holes 3-5 created the four-shot margin.
Clark must birdie one of his two remaining holes to finish 63 and tie the record when play resumes Friday at 6:35 a.m.

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