The final round of the 2026 U.S. Open is underway, and all eyes are on Wyndham Clark.
The 2023 U.S. Open champion enters Sunday at seven-under par and holds a commanding six-shot lead over a group of challengers that includes world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Clark weathered the difficult conditions at Shinnecock Hills better than anyone through three rounds and now sits 18 holes away from joining golf’s elite group of multiple U.S. Open champions.
His only stumble on Saturday came with a missed short par putt on the 18th hole, trimming his advantage from seven shots to six. Even so, Clark remains firmly in control as the championship heads to its conclusion.
US Open Leaderboard Heading Into Final Round
1 Wyndham Clark -7
T2 Scottie Scheffler -1
T2 Sahith Theegala -1
T2 Tom Kim -1
T2 Sam Stevens -1
T6 Emiliano Grillo E
T6 Keith Mitchell E
T6 Sam Burns E
T6 Xander Schauffele E
T10 Tommy Fleetwood +1
T10 Collin Morikawa +1
T10 Matt Fitzpatrick +1
Wyndham Clark has emerged as the player to beat at the halfway point of the 2026 U.S. Open.
After completing a stellar opening round Friday morning and following it up with another strong performance in Round 2, Clark will take a four-shot lead into the weekend at Shinnecock Hills as he pursues a second U.S. Open title.
The 2023 champion has handled the challenging Long Island layout better than anyone through 36 holes, posting a score few expected to see this week.
Wyndham Clark Sets Shinnecock Hills 36-Hole Record
Clark entered Friday morning already in excellent position after an opening-round 64.
His six-under-par effort gave him a two-shot lead as the second round began and established the early benchmark for the rest of the field.
Rather than coming back to the pack, Clark extended his advantage.
A second-round 69 moved him to seven-under par for the championship and gave him the 36-hole scoring record at Shinnecock Hills.
Considering the venue’s reputation as one of the most difficult courses in championship golf, few observers expected anyone to reach seven under through two rounds.
Instead, Clark has separated himself from the field and created valuable breathing room heading into Moving Day.
US Open Leaderboard After Two Rounds
Here’s where the leaderboard stands heading into the weekend:
1. Wyndham Clark (-7)
T2. Matt Fitzpatrick (-3)
T2. Xander Schauffele (-3)
T2. Sam Stevens (-3)
T2. Tom Kim (-3)
6. Collin Morikawa (-2)
With 36 holes remaining and a $22 million purse on the line, Clark holds the advantage.
US Open Round 1 Leaderboard
The 2026 U.S. Open got underway Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, and the opening round delivered exactly the kind of challenge many expected from one of golf’s most demanding venues.
Rory McIlroy remained firmly in contention after Round 1, while several major champions and rising stars positioned themselves near the top of the leaderboard.
As of 5:02 p.m. ET, Ryder Cowan held the outright lead at 3-under par through eight holes. Among players who completed their rounds, Sam Stevens owned the clubhouse lead after posting a 2-under 68.
U.S. Open Round 1 Leaderboard: Top Players at 5:02 p.m. ET
1 Ryder Cowan -3
T2 Billy Horschel -2
T2 Bryson DeChambeau -2
T2 Xander Schauffele -2
T2 Aaron Rai -2
T2 Wyndham Clark -2
T2 Sam Stevens -2
T8 Brian Harman -1
T8 Rory McIlroy -1
T8 Ryan Fox -1
T8 Jon Rahm -1
T8 T.K. Kim -1
T8 Max Greyserman -1
T8 Robert MacIntyre -1
T8 Ludvig Aberg -1
T8 Benjamin James -1
T8 Preston Stout -1
Rory McIlroy Stays Within Striking Distance at Shinnecock Hills
Masters champion McIlroy opened his U.S. Open with a steady 1-under 69, leaving him within striking distance of the leaders heading into Friday.
McIlroy entered the week among the betting favorites after capturing the Masters earlier this season. The Northern Irishman is seeking his first U.S. Open title since 2011 and handled the difficult conditions better than most of the field.
His opening-round 69 placed him in a tie for eighth as the afternoon wave continued to navigate the challenging course setup.
Jon Rahm, Brian Harman, Ludvig Aberg, Robert MacIntyre and Ryan Fox were among the other notable names at 1-under.
Aaron Rai, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele Among Early Contenders
PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai continued his strong major championship season with another impressive start.
Rai reached 2-under par through five holes and joined a crowded group tied for second place.
Former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau was also 2-under through five holes, while Xander Schauffele and Billy Horschel matched that score.
Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open in 2023, was also among the players at 2-under.
Meanwhile, Stevens posted one of the best completed rounds of the day with a 2-under 68 to grab the clubhouse lead.
Scottie Scheffler Faces Early Challenge in Career Grand Slam Bid
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entered the tournament as the betting favorite at +550 according to FanDuel Sportsbook and is attempting to complete the Career Grand Slam this week.
However, Scheffler struggled to gain momentum during the opening round as Shinnecock’s firm conditions and gusting winds tested players throughout the day.
Defending champion J.J. Spaun and former U.S. Open winner Brooks Koepka also faced a difficult start as scoring conditions became increasingly challenging.
Only a small group of players managed to get under par, while many of golf’s biggest names focused on limiting mistakes and staying close to the lead.
US Open Leaderboard: Wyndham Clark Eyes History With 6-Shot Lead Entering Final Round