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Jordan Clark Leads US Open by Six, Sets Record

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jordan Clark leads by six strokes after 54 holes with a 7-under 203 total, the lowest 54-hole score at Shinnecock Hills.
Scottie Scheffler, on his 30th birthday, shot a 69 in round three to join the final group and keep his Grand Slam hopes alive.
Only four players were under par after three rounds, with Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim and Samuel Stevens tied at one-under and five players remaining under par overall.

History

Historical Context

In 2000 Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by 15 strokes and the Open Championship at St Andrews by eight, completing a career Grand Slam and the “Tiger Slam.” That scoring surge frames the 2024 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where Jordan Clark leads by six after 54 holes and Scottie Scheffler pursues a Grand Slam.

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Story summary

Jordan Clark leads by six strokes after 54 holes with a 7-under 203 total, the lowest 54-hole score at Shinnecock Hills.
Scottie Scheffler, on his 30th birthday, shot a 69 in round three to join the final group and keep his Grand Slam hopes alive.
Only four players were under par after three rounds, with Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim and Samuel Stevens tied at one-under and five players remaining under par overall.

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