U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark cashes in after Shinnecock's bark proves worse than its bite
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Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark leads the 2026 U.S. Open by four strokes after completing 16 holes at 6-under par before play was suspended due to darkness at Shinnecock Hills.
- The USGA's decision to soften and slow down the greens, combined with a fog delay and lighter-than-expected winds, created unusually favorable conditions for afternoon players.
- Clark, along with former U.S. Open winners Dustin Johnson and Gary Woodland, capitalized on the benign conditions, posting some of the day's best scores despite earlier challenging gusty winds for morning players.
- Clark has regained strong form following his 2023 U.S. Open win, with recent top finishes including a win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and a third-place at the Memorial.
- Play will resume Friday morning with a slight delay, and the USGA is expected to firm up the course conditions to restore the challenge for the weekend rounds.
