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Wyndham Clark Builds Early 4-Shot Lead at US Open with Lowest 36-Hole Score at Shinnecock

Clark built a four-shot lead with the lowest first round and a 36-hole standard at Shinnecock Hills, rebounding after last year’s missed cut at Oakmont.

  • On Friday, Wyndham Clark secured a four-shot lead at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after shooting 1-under 69, finishing his second round at 7-under 133.
  • Clark recently returned to form by winning the Byron Nelson four weeks ago, his first victory in 28 months, following his locker-smashing incident at Oakmont last year.
  • Sports psychologist Julie Elion wrote in her book Mastering Your Mental Game that mental growth is a process, while Clark recently introduced girlfriend Emily Tanner on social media.
  • Other competitors faced Shinnecock's difficulty; Xander Schauffele trails at 137, while Dustin Johnson endured a quadruple-bogey 8 on the 15th hole during a back-nine meltdown.
  • Clark described his progress as "climbing Everest," acknowledging that his mental game requires constant effort as he pursues another major championship this weekend.
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At the US Open, Wyndham Clark, the winner of three years ago, continues to lead after the second day of competition, with his lead over his competitors increasing to four strokes.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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