It’s Moving Day at the U.S. Open, and Wyndham Clark is in full control of the tournament.
Clark got to 7-under through 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills outside of New York, which set a new course record and gave fans a number that many didn’t expect to see the entire weekend, let alone through just two rounds. That ended up giving him a four-shot lead over the rest of the field in what’s been a remarkable comeback for the man who left the major championship last season in controversy.
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Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffel and Sam Stevens are tied in second at 3-under. Clark and Fitzpatrick will tee off in the final group today at 3:45 p.m. ET.
Only three players have ever finished under par at the previous five U.S. Opens held at Shinnecock Hills. After Friday, there are currently 10 players in the red, which is a terrifying stat for the USGA, which has already notified players that the greens will be quicker on Saturday.
If Clark can pull off the win, it’d mark his second U.S. Open victory after the one he claimed in Los Angeles in 2023. He won on the PGA Tour last month at The CJ Cup, too, and hasn’t finished worse than T11 since.
Notable Saturday tee times
All times ET
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2:01 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Brian Harman
2:12 p.m.: Maverick McNealy, Rory McIlroy
2:23 p.m.: Keith Mitchell, Akshay Bhatia
2:34 p.m.: Gary Woodland, Ryo Hisatsune
2:50 p.m.: Ryder Cowan (a), William Mouw
3:01 p.m.: Sahitih Theegala, Sam Burns
3:12 p.m.: Harry Higgs, Justin Thomas
3:23 p.m.: Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim
3:34 p.m.: Sam Stevens, Xander Schauffele
3:45 p.m.: Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark
How to watch the U.S. Open
Saturday, June 20
USA Network: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
NBC, Peacock: 12 – 8 p.m.
Keep up with the entire third round of the U.S. Open with Yahoo Sports:
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Jay Hart
As of 11:20 a.m. ET
Position
Player
Score
Thru
1
Wyndham Clark
-7
3:45
T2
Matt Fitzpatrick
-3
3:45
T2
Sam Stevens
-3
3:34
T2
Xander Schauffele
-3
3:34
T2
Tom Kim
-3
3:23
6
Collin Morikawa
-2
3:23
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Jay Hart
This might not be the last time we see a player running to mark his ball…
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Jay Hart
There are 24 players on the course right now. Two — Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson — are under par.
The big question will be … will Shinnecock terrorize the early wave only to soften up by the time the leaders tee off? That would be the USGA’s nightmare scenario.
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Sean Leahy
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Sean Leahy
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Ryan Young
The first few groups are already out on the course, but here’s a look at some notable tee times today.
Notable Saturday tee times
All times ET
2:01 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Brian Harman
2:12 p.m.: Maverick McNealy, Rory McIlroy
2:23 p.m.: Keith Mitchell, Akshay Bhatia
2:34 p.m.: Gary Woodland, Ryo Hisatsune
2:50 p.m.: Ryder Cowan (a), William Mouw
3:01 p.m.: Sahitih Theegala, Sam Burns
3:12 p.m.: Harry Higgs, Justin Thomas
3:23 p.m.: Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim
3:34 p.m.: Sam Stevens, Xander Schauffele
3:45 p.m.: Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark -
Sean Leahy
Chris Gotterup got to experience what the rest of the field might enjoy on Saturday. He would bogey his opening two holes.
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Ryan Young
With 36 holes left, Wyndham Clark is the clear betting favorite at Shinnecock Hills.
U.S. Open Odds
(via BetMGM)Wyndham Clark (+175)
Matt Fitzpatrick (+650)
Xander Schauffele (+650)
Scottie Scheffler (+1000)
Collin Morikawa (+1400)
Rory McIlroy (+1600) -
Sean Leahy
The conditions at Shinnecock on Saturday could ease scoring with winds expected above 30 mph and greens to be firmer and faster.
Reminder the winning scores in the past four U.S. Opens at Shinnecock were 1-over, 4-under, even, and 1-under. Wyndham Clark is leading the way at 7-under after two rounds.
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Ryan Young
Here’s a look at where things stand at the midway point of the U.S. Open.
Leaderboard
1. Wyndham Clark (-7)
T2. Matt Fitzpatrick (-3)
Xander Schauffele
Sam Stevens
Tom Kim6. Collin Morikawa (-2)
T7. Justin Thomas (-1)
Harry Higgs
Sam BurnsThe cut line locked in at 4-over.
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Ryan Young
It’s Moving Day at the U.S. Open. We’ll soon find out if anyone can catch Wyndham Clark, who is carrying a four-shot lead into the weekend at Shinnecock Hills.
