US Open 2026: Clark in control as wind derails McIlroy and Scheffler at Shinnecock Hills
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at the halfway point of the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills. High winds significantly impacted scoring, with top players like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler struggling to keep pace with the leaders.
Why it matters
The US Open is a premier global sporting event, and weather-related scoring disparities often become a major talking point in professional golf.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Rory McIlroy played the first two rounds in a group with his Ryder Cup team-mate Tommy Fleetwood, who finished runner-up here in 2018
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