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It’s getting late early as Wyndham Clark six clear entering Shinnecock finale
Golf Channel • • general
Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark holds a commanding six-shot lead after an even-par 72 in the third round of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, positioning himself strongly for a second major title.
- Despite early excitement with contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele, fan attendance dwindled significantly as Clark and Matt Fitzpatrick finished their rounds, reflecting a subdued atmosphere.
- Scheffler, one of the few players under par on Saturday, remains four shots behind Clark but faces a daunting challenge to overcome the deficit on a course expected to become even tougher on Sunday.
- Clark's round was marked by resilience, including an eagle on the 16th hole and multiple clutch par saves, though he admitted frustration with some execution and the sparse crowd made maintaining focus challenging.
- With history suggesting a comeback of this magnitude is highly unlikely, Clark aims to maintain his steady play, while chasers like Scheffler and others must stay patient and chip away at the lead in the final round.
