Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 20
Wyndham Clark Takes 4-Shot U.S. Open Lead, Tees Off at 3:45 p.m. With Fitzpatrick
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 20

Wyndham Clark Takes 4-Shot U.S. Open Lead, Tees Off at 3:45 p.m. With Fitzpatrick

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 20

Summary

  • 7-under Wyndham Clark enters Saturday in full control at Shinnecock Hills after setting a U.S. Open 36-hole scoring record and building a four-shot lead.
  • 3:45 p.m. ET is the final-group tee time for Clark and Matt Fitzpatrick, with Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele and Sam Stevens tied for second at 3-under.
  • Even-par Rory McIlroy starts the third round seven shots back after a volatile Friday back nine, and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is also seven behind.
  • Top 60 and ties made the weekend cut, but most LIV Golf players did not, including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.

Insights

Can Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open lead redeem his image, or will he remain golf's most unlikeable star?
Is Clark's dominance a true test of skill, or has the USGA taken the 'teeth out' of Shinnecock Hills?