Wyndham Clark Holds Four-Shot Lead at U.S. Open, With McIlroy and Morikawa Among Chasers
American’s revival continues after controversy 12 months ago Rory McIlroy still in contention despite ‘bit of a battle’ on back nine Everyone was chasing one man on a windswept Friday in the Hamptons as Wyndham Clark continued his extraordinary revival, posting the lowest 36-hole score ever recorded in a US Open at Shinnecock and carrying a four-shot lead into the weekend. The 2023 champion backed up his opening-round 64 with a one-under 69 to reach seven under par, breaking
Wyndham Clark has established a commanding four-stroke lead at the U.S. Open after the second round, setting a new 36-hole scoring record at Shinnecock. Clark followed his opening 64 with a 69 to reach seven under par, surpassing the previous record of six under held by Phil Mickelson and Shigeki Maruyama. He enters the weekend with a significant advantage over notable contenders. Among those trailing are Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, Sam Stevens, and Tom Kim, all at three under. Collin Morikawa surged into contention with the day's lowest score, a 65, positioning himself alone at two under par on a blustery but sunny afternoon in Southampton.
This story is significant as it highlights a potential major championship breakthrough for Wyndham Clark, who is leading a prestigious golf tournament with a record-breaking performance, while also tracking the progress of established stars.
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