Wyndham Clark took a two-shot lead over Dustin Johnson following the second round of the 126th U.S. Open on Friday [1], [5].
The standings establish the early favorites heading into the cut day, signaling a tight competition between a current contender and a former champion at one of the tour's most challenging venues.
The action took place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, Long Island, New York [4]. NBC Sports released extended highlights covering the afternoon window of the second round to showcase the top performances from the day [1], [2].
Clark finished the round with a 6-under 64 [5]. This performance placed him two shots ahead of Johnson, who won the tournament in 2016 [5]. Staff at USA Today said Clark holds a tight lead as the tournament progresses toward the cut [6].
Play on Friday did not start exactly on schedule. The round began at 6:35 a.m. ET following a 15-minute delay [7]. Despite the slow start, the afternoon session provided the critical momentum needed for the leaderboard to take shape.
Yardbarker said the highlights are a look back at the best moments from the afternoon window at the Long Island course [3]. The highlights capture the precision required to navigate the 126th edition of the championship [1].
“Wyndham Clark wrapped up a 6-under 64 to lead 2016 champ Dustin Johnson by two shots.”
The current leaderboard suggests a clash of generations and experience. By placing the 2016 champion Dustin Johnson in close proximity to Wyndham Clark, the tournament maintains a high level of predictability regarding elite performance while keeping the door open for Clark to establish a new dominance at Shinnecock Hills.
