U.S. Open Round 1 leaderboard: Wyndham Clark is turning Shinnecock into his personal playground

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1. 14d ago

   Wyndham Clark Holds Lead After Opening Rounds at Shinnecock Hills

   Wyndham Clark has established a significant lead heading into the weekend. Morning fog caused a two-hour delay for some players during the opening round. Manav Shah is competing in the final group of the day.

   What's confirmed:

   • The 126th U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills.
   • Wyndham Clark holds a lead going into the weekend.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Morning fog pushed Manav Shah's tee time to 1:42 p.m. Pacific time.
   confidence 90%
2. 18d ago

   Wyndham Clark Wins Second U.S. Open Title at Shinnecock Hills

   Wyndham Clark finished at -4 (276) to secure his second U.S. Open trophy. He won by one stroke over Sam Burns. This victory marks a wire-to-wire performance at Shinnecock Hills.

   What's confirmed:

   • Wyndham Clark won his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills.
   • Clark won the tournament by one stroke over Sam Burns.
   • Clark finished the tournament with a score of -4 (276).

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Clark survived a bloodbath on the final hole to avoid a historic collapse.
   • Rory McIlroy was near the top of the leaderboard after Round 1.
   confidence 100%
3. 21d ago

   Wyndham Clark wins 2026 U.S. Open

   Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills. He maintained a lead from start to finish to become the first wire-to-wire winner since 2014. Clark entered the final round with a six-shot lead and won by one stroke.

   What's confirmed:

   • Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open.
   • This is Clark's second U.S. Open title.
   • Clark began the final round with a six-shot lead.
   • Clark won the tournament by one stroke.
   • Clark is the first wire-to-wire winner at the U.S. Open since 2014.
   confidence 100%
4. 23d ago

   Wyndham Clark holds lead at 126th U.S. Open

   Wyndham Clark recorded a 64 in the first round at Shinnecock Hills. This mark is the lowest opening round ever for a U.S. Open at this venue. Clark is 7-under after 36 holes.

   What's confirmed:

   • Wyndham Clark shot a 64 in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
   • The tournament is the 126th U.S. Open Championship held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
   • Clark's first round was the lowest opening round in a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
   • Clark reached 7-under after 36 holes.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Clark held a four-shot lead with two holes remaining in Round 1.
   • Heavy fog caused an early halt to play.
   confidence 90%
5. 24d ago

   Wyndham Clark Leads 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

   Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead after completing a first-round 64. He has set a new record for the lowest 36-hole score for a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Round 2 play is currently unfolding.

   What's confirmed:

   • Wyndham Clark shot a 64 in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
   • Clark holds a four-shot lead at Shinnecock Hills.
   • Wyndham Clark has the lowest 36-hole score ever for a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
   • Rory McIlroy shot a one-under 69 and Scottie Scheffler shot a 72 in the first round.
   • First round play faced a two-hour fog delay and was eventually suspended due to darkness.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Jason Day withdrew from the tournament due to back problems.
   • Wyndham Clark returned to the winners circle in May at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
   confidence 95%