2023 champion sits at six under through 16 holes Play suspended at 8.25pm after rain-soaked dayClubhouse leader Stevens among five at two underFor much of a Thursday that offered a harsh reminder of Shinnecock Hills’ capacity for chaos, the US Open leaderboard was as congested as County Road 39 at the start of a Hamptons weekend, a gridlocked mass of contenders separated by little more than one or two shots. Then Wyndham Clark found another gear, roaring clear of the traffic to open a shocking four-stroke lead before darkness brought the first round to a halt.Clark, the 2023 champion, was six under par through 16 holes when the horn blew and play was suspended at 8.25pm, holding a commanding advantage over a chasing group at two-under that included the clubhouse leader Sam Stevens. Four other players were also at two-under with holes remaining, while nine more – including Masters champion Rory McIlroy – sat at one-under. Continue reading...
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/19/wyndham-clark-us-open-day-one-play-suspended
