Wyndham Clark Leads U.S. Open by Four Strokes; Rahm Four Back

Wyndham Clark fired a leading score of six under par in the opening round of the U.S. Open, establishing a commanding four-stroke advantage. The American golfer navigated the challenging Shinnecock Hills Golf Club course with impressive skill, carding five birdies and an eagle against a single bogey over 16 holes before darkness halted play.

Clark's strong performance places him ahead of a chasing pack of seven golfers, including Spain's Jon Rahm. Rahm, who has yet to complete his round, is among those tied for second place. He played 13 holes without a bogey, recording two birdies on the twelfth and seventeenth holes.

Also tied with Rahm are Dustin Johnson and England's Matthew Fitzpatrick. The tournament saw a significant delay of nearly two hours during the morning due to heavy fog, impacting the schedule for several players.

Other notable performances included Spain's Ángel Hidalgo, who was one under par after twelve holes, with four birdies, one bogey, and one double bogey. Chile's Joaquín Niemann finished his played holes at even par, while Colombia's Nicolás Echavarría was one over par when play was suspended due to darkness.