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Updated 11 minutes ago
Wyndham Clark Shatters Shinnecock Record on U.S. Open Friday
Wyndham Clark set a new scoring benchmark at Shinnecock Hills, flashing a 66 that could reshape the U.S. Open chase.
Top Stories·June 20, 2026·3 months ago·2 min read·AI Summary·Yahoo Sports, The Guardian, ESPN, Los Angeles Times
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Wyndham Clark shot a 66, setting a new 18u2011hole scoring record at Shinnecock Hills.
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[1][2][3][4]All four cited outlets reported the same score and record.
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Clark leads the tournament by five strokes after round two.
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[1][3]Leaderboards published by Yahoo Sports and ESPN match.
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Scottie Scheffler stands at u20138 and Roryu202fMcIlroy at u20137 after Friday.
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[1][3]Both sources list identical scores for Scheffler and McIlroy.
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A loweru2011scoring U.S. Open could boost TV ratings and sponsorship revenue.
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TIER 2 · MAJOR OUTLETYahoo Sports
TIER 2 · MAJOR OUTLETThe Guardian
TIER 2 · MAJOR OUTLETESPN
TIER 2 · MAJOR OUTLETLos Angeles Times
Traditionalists within the golf communityGolf Digest
A recordu2011low round undermines the U.S. Openu2019s reputation as the toughest major, suggesting the course was set too easy.
Some betting analystsBettingPros
Clarku2019s surge may be a statistical outlier; past U.S. Opens show leads of five strokes rarely hold through the final round.
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Wyndham Clark carded a 66 on Friday at Shinnecock Hills, breaking the course’s 18‑hole record and leaping to a five‑stroke lead.
The 29‑year‑old opened with a birdie on the par‑3 2nd, then rattled off a string of pars before a dazzling double‑eagle on the 12th. He finished the round at 12‑under‑par, the lowest score ever recorded at the storied venue.
Behind him, Scottie Scheffler (–8) and Rory McIlroy (–7) scrambled to keep pace, but the gap already felt formidable.
Why does this matter?
Setting a new record at a U.S. Open venue is rare; the tournament is famed for brutal setups that punish every errant shot. Clark’s performance suggests a shift in how players can attack traditionally defensive courses.
Golf fans and casual observers alike feel the ripple: a lower‑scoring U.S. Open could attract a broader TV audience, boost sponsorship dollars, and inspire an influx of younger players who see a path to victory without grinding out conservative rounds.
What happens next?
The final two rounds loom on Saturday and Sunday. If Clark maintains his composure, he could become the first player since 1970 to win the U.S. Open after setting a course record midway.
Meanwhile, the PGA Tour’s economy and markets analysts will watch how the wind‑down in scoring affects betting lines and broadcast revenues.
For now, Shinnecock Hills is buzzing with the sound of Clark’s driver on the fairway and the question on every commentator’s lips: can anyone catch him?
