Keith Mitchell's Unforgettable Start at the US Open
WHO:
Fox News - Keith Mitchell, Wyndham Clark
Newsweek - Keith Mitchell, PGA Tour veteran
WHAT:
CNN - Wyndham Clark was six under par through 16 holes when play was suspended due to darkness.
CNN - Clark led by four shots over seven players, including Oklahoma junior Ryder Cowan and former U.S. Open champions Dustin Johnson, Matt Fitzpatrick, Gary Woodland, and Jon Rahm.
CNN - Cowan finished his round at two under with a score of 68, while Sam Stevens was the clubhouse leader at two under with a score of 68.
CNN - Rory McIlroy finished with a one-under 69 after two late bogeys.
CNN - Scottie Scheffler's score was two-over 72, marking his 10th consecutive U.S. Open round without breaking par.
The Guardian - Wyndham Clark opened a four-stroke lead at the U.S. Open, being six under par through 16 holes when play was suspended.
The Guardian - No player has led the U.S. Open by four shots or more after the opening round since Tommy Armour in 1933.
The Guardian - Clark described his performance as "everything was kind of clicking" and noted he was "definitely fortunate with the wind laying down."
The Guardian - Rory McIlroy reached a solo lead at three under with an eagle at the fifth hole, his first eagle at a U.S. Open in nine years.
The Guardian - Scottie Scheffler finished with a two-over 72, stating, "Overall it was a really challenging day."
Fox News - Keith Mitchell posted a wild 41-29 split for an even par 70 at the U.S. Open.
Fox News - Wyndham Clark moved to six under at the 126th U.S. Open.
Newsweek - Keith Mitchell made U.S. Open history with a 9-hole score of 29.
WHERE:
Fox News - Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Newsweek - Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
WHEN:
Newsweek - The event took place on Thursday.
HOW:
CNN - The USGA set up the course with slower, more receptive greens and reasonable pin positions to keep it playable in strong wind conditions.
The Guardian - The USGA is watering and misting greens during the opening two rounds to prevent them from drying out and becoming excessively quick.
Newsweek - Keith Mitchell achieved a 9-hole score of 29, which is noted as a historic performance.
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 16:01 UTC)
Wyndham Clark was six under par through 16 holes when play was suspended due to darkness, leading by four shots over a group of seven players that included Oklahoma junior Ryder Cowan and former U.S. Open champions like Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Cowan finished his round at two under with a score of 68, while Sam Stevens also posted a score of 68 to become the clubhouse leader. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy ended with a one-under 69 after two late bogeys, and Scottie Scheffler recorded a two-over 72, marking his tenth consecutive U.S. Open round without breaking par.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 08:47 UTC)
Wyndham Clark has opened a commanding four-stroke lead at the U.S. Open, finishing six under par through 16 holes before play was suspended, a feat not seen since Tommy Armour led by four shots or more after the opening round in 1933. Clark expressed that "everything was kind of clicking" for him and felt "definitely fortunate with the wind laying down." Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy made headlines with his first eagle at a U.S. Open in nine years, reaching a solo lead at three under, while Scottie Scheffler struggled to a two-over 72, describing the day as "really challenging."
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:25 UTC)
At the 126th U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Keith Mitchell made history with an impressive 9-hole score of 29, finishing the day with an even par 70 after a wild 41-29 split. Meanwhile, Wyndham Clark surged ahead, moving to six under par during the tournament. This thrilling event took place on Thursday, showcasing remarkable performances from both players.