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.
Scottie Scheffler wasn’t happy with his approach play in round one at Shinnecock Hills and he went straight to the range to fix it. Here’s what he and coach Randy Smith were working on and why it could be the key to his US Open campaign.
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.