American Wyndham Clark leads after the first two rounds of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. After round one, he holds a two-shot advantage, taking advantage of conditions that are described as favorable for later starters. During the delayed opening of the tournament, play eventually runs out of light, with the start of the action affected by darkness as the first round is completed.
In Friday’s second round, Clark extends his advantage and is reported to lead by three to four strokes early in the session, depending on the reporting point. He maintains his position while fellow major champions apply pressure. Sources say he fends off challenges from Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa. Fitzpatrick and Schauffele are listed among the players within several strokes of Clark, while Morikawa is reported just behind after early second-round scoring.
The US Open continues at blustery Shinnecock Hills as the leaderboard remains tight behind Clark, with multiple major winners positioned to close the gap.
