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The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills drew notably sparse crowds on Saturday evening as many fans from New York City faced a four-hour round-trip train ride on the Long Island Rail Road, with late trains forcing many to leave before dramatic finishes and leaving the finale less energized despite a lively morning and key moments earlier in the day.
Wind-driven Moving Day at Shinnecock Hills reshuffled the 126th U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark still leads, but Scottie Scheffler and Sam Stevens are close behind as Emiliano Grillo posts the afternoon’s pace with a 67, Rory McIlroy surges with a 66-foot birdie to climb the board, and Justin Thomas rallies with an eagle on No. 5 while Dylan Wu struggles to an 82; the wind and fast greens are making the course brutal and only a handful remain under par as Sunday approaches.
Wyndham Clark remains the 7-under leader through 36 holes of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, with Matt Fitzpatrick four back in the final pairing and a slate of contenders—Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and Rory McIlroy—in pursuit as winds and firm greens test the field.
The 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills opened with a fog-related delay and a tightly bunched Round 1 leaderboard, with a large group of players tied near the top through early holes and many more at or around even par as officials awaited better conditions. The field remains star-studded and Scottie Scheffler, chasing a career grand slam, is central to the conversation as play resumes later today amid strengthening winds and the potential for rain.
Shinnecock Hills is the centerpiece of the 126th U.S. Open as its Flynn-era triangle routing and coastal winds create a test where the course itself largely determines the outcome; the USGA plans to keep fairways near club norms and greens around 10.5 on the Stimpmeter, with afternoon watering to stay playable, setting up a wind-driven challenge that could crown a major champion as stars like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Brooks Koepka chase history.
Rob Bolton previews the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a par-70, 7,440-yard test known for wind, thick fescue, and demanding greens. With last year’s field returning and Koepka’s defending presence, the week centers on precision off the tee and creative approach play as players chase a big purse, FedExCup points, and major exemptions, all under expected challenging winds and tight scoring conditions.