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Wyndham Clark birdies 18 to take commanding US Open lead at Shinnecock
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Wyndham Clark has experienced it all at the US Open . The Denver, Colorado native was fueled by the memory and wise words of his late mother when he claimed his first major title at Los Angeles Country Club's North Course in 2023. He was fueled by rage when he missed the cut at last year's event and subsequently smashed century-old wooden lockers at historic Oakmont. And now, he should be fueled by confidence after vastly outplaying his competition through the first two rounds at Shinnecock Hills.
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Clark followed up his sensational 6-under par 64 on Thursday with a 69 on Friday and currently owns a four-stroke lead at time of print. Although there is still a long way to go until he can seize his second US Open Championship Trophy, the 32-year-old has already accomplished a terrific feat at the Long Island, New York-based golf course. He just became Shinnecock's new 36-hole record-holder , according to the PGA Tour X account.
Clark sealed the history-making tally with a birdie on the 18th. Despite all the concerns about tough playing conditions, many of which have been validated, the Oregon alum will go into Moving Day at 7-under par. From possibly the lowest moment of his career in 2025 to potentially the best one in 2026, his U-turn is perfectly encapsulating this volatile sport.
This resurgence did not spontaneously come into existence, however. Wyndham Clark cruised to victory at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May and finished one stroke shy of a playoff at the Memorial Tournament in early June. He is hoping to springboard his stellar spring into US Open redemption on the first day of summer.
Clark penned a gripping underdog tale in LA, became a villain in Pennsylvania and will now try to solidify his spot in history in New York. How will this roller-coaster end? Find out this weekend.
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