Wyndham Clark survived nerves, Bronx cheers and a final-round 73 to claim a wire-to-wire victory at Shinnecock Hills, finishing one shot ahead of Sam Burns to win his second US Open title.
Wyndham Clark was six under through 16 holes and four shots clear of the field at Shinnecock Hills after round one, helped by calmer winds in the afternoon wave. The former US Open champion is in prime position heading into round two.
Wind dominated round one at Shinnecock Hills and the numbers tell a wild story. From tee shots travelling 121 yards further downwind than into it, to the seventh green repelling two thirds of the field, here are five ways the conditions shaped day one at the US Open.
Jason Day’s US Open campaign is over before it began, with the former world No.1 withdrawing after just 10 holes at Shinnecock Hills due to a back injury. Day had made seven bogeys in his opening nine before being spotted hopping into a cart.
Rory McIlroy carded a 69 in round one at Shinnecock Hills and while an eagle at the fifth grabbed the headlines, it was his patience, course management and composure that told the real story of just how far he’s come since his 2018 nightmare at the same venue.
Scottie Scheffler’s driver wasn’t the problem in round one at Shinnecock Hills, his irons were. The World No. 1 hit 12 of 14 fairways but only half the greens in regulation, a career first, leaving him two over par and well off the pace.
Everything you need to know about the five Australians in the field at the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, including player profiles and how to watch.
Sam Burns, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and a strong English contingent headline the 2026 Canadian Open at TPC Toronto. Here’s your essential preview.
Scott Gregory introduced himself to golf fans around the world at this year’s US Open with a disastrous first-round 92 at Shinnecock Hills. But if you thought that was the last you’d hear of the young Englishman, then think again.
Australia’s two-time Major champion on looking after golf’s old boys, picking a winner at Shinnecock Hills, and his final-round 67 to win the 1981 US Open at Merion – still regarded as one of the greatest final rounds in the event’s history.
While other players are contemplating how much they will stifle their drivers, the world No.1 intends to let loose on as many as half the holes at Carnoustie. This is called playing to your strengths.
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