Wyndham Clark surged to a four-shot lead after the first day of the US Open at Shinnebagh Hills, capitalising on calmer afternoon conditions following a fog‑induced suspension. The 2023 champion carded six under through 16 holes, including a spectacular approach on the par‑five fifth that set up a close‑range eagle. Play halted at 8:25 pm local time with two holes left.

Rory McIlroy briefly held a two‑shot advantage after an eagle on the fifth lifted him to three under, but a late bogey‑bogey finish dropped him to 69. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled, posting a two‑over 72 and falling four strokes behind Clark. Both men stressed the need to minimise mistakes in the relentless wind. He will look to rebound on Friday.

Clark stands on the brink of a historic round; a birdie on either of his remaining holes would give him a 63 to equal the course record, while a birdie‑birdie finish would match the lowest round in men’s major history. The leaderboard now features several former champions within striking distance as Friday’s tee times shift 15 minutes later for the title.