Wyndham Clark roars clear at US Open before darkness brings first round to a halt

Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, surged to six under par through 16 holes at Shinnecock Hills, building a commanding four-stroke lead before play was suspended due to darkness at 8.25pm on Thursday. A group of players, including clubhouse leader Sam Stevens, sit at two under par, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy among those one shot further back at one under. The first round remains unfinished following a rain-soaked day that created chaotic scoring conditions.