Clark leads at US Open with former champions lurking

Wyndham Clark holds a two-shot lead after the first round of the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, posting a score of -6 after taking advantage of favourable conditions in the later wave. Fog on Thursday delayed the start, requiring approximately 50 players, including Clark, to return Friday morning to complete their opening rounds. Former champions and notable contenders including Dustin Johnson (-4), Matt Fitzpatrick and Gary Woodland (-3), and Jon Rahm (-2) are within striking distance, while Rory McIlroy sits at -1 and world number one Scottie Scheffler is at +2.