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US Open 2026: golf updates on day two - live
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Gary Woodland, who has been battling PTSD following brain surgery in September 2023, won the Houston Open in March, marking his first PGA Tour victory in nearly seven years and is currently tied for third at the US Open after a strong start.
- Wyndham Clark leads the US Open at 6-under par after round one, followed by Dustin Johnson at -4, with former champions Matt Fitzpatrick and Gary Woodland tied at -3; Jon Rahm is also in contention at -2 with holes remaining.
- The tournament features a competitive group of former US Open champions playing together, including Clark, Johnson, Woodland, Fitzpatrick, and DeChambeau, with challenging conditions due to stiff and gusty winds affecting play.
- Amateur Ryder Cowan, who qualified for the US Open as an amateur in 2019, is making a noteworthy impact, currently positioned at -2 on the leaderboard.
- Weather forecasts predict continued stiff winds and gusty conditions through the weekend, posing additional challenges for golfers as they compete at the demanding Shinnecock Hills course.
