Clark maintains six-shot lead heading into U.S. Open final round Wyndham Clark dominated the U.S. Open with a commanding performance at Shinnecock Hills, securing a six-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round. The 27-year-old golfer showcased resilience with four pivotal par saves in a five-hole stretch and a remarkable 3-wood shot that set up the only eagle of the tournament on the par-5 16th hole. Despite a bogey on the final hole, Clark finished with an even-par 70, leaving him at 7-under 203—the lowest 54-hole score ever recorded at Shinnecock Hills. Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in the world, remained in contention after a strong back nine that included three consecutive birdies, propelling him to a 69. The Texas native, who has won all four of his major titles from the front, now trails by six strokes after expanding his lead from four shots on Friday. Clark’s dominance was evident throughout the tournament, with his lead growing steadily each day: two shots on Thursday, four on Friday, and now six entering Sunday. Clark’s performance was marked by calculated risk-taking, particularly on the 10th hole, where he opted to bump his ball into a hill to let it trickle down to 5 feet rather than playing a safer shot. He also navigated challenging situations, including a 75-foot putt on the downwind ninth hole and a bunker on the par-3 11th, all while maintaining composure. “I’ve hit some terrible shots today,” Clark admitted to his caddie after a difficult stretch on the 18th hole, but he emphasized his focus on the task at hand. The tournament’s final round presented unique challenges, with leaders teeing off at 3:45 p.m. and the course’s late afternoon conditions affecting play.#scottie_scheffler #wyndham_clark #associated_press #us_open #shinnecock_hills
2026 U.S. Open Saturday TV Coverage: How to Watch Round 3 The third round of the 2026 U.S. Open begins Saturday morning at Shinnecock Hills in New York. With just two rounds remaining to determine the champion, Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead after two rounds. Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, shot a one-under 69 on Friday to reach seven under par. Major champions Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick are in a four-way tie for second at the halfway point. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are also in contention, with the leaderboard showing a tight race heading into Saturday’s round. The third round is expected to be challenging due to windy conditions on Long Island. TV coverage for the third round will be provided by NBC and USA. USA will start coverage at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by NBC’s broadcast from 12 p.m. ET until 8 p.m. ET. A live simulcast of NBC’s coverage will be available on Peacock. Peacock, USOpen.com, and the USGA app will offer featured group streaming starting at 9:10 a.m. ET on Saturday. The third-round tee times are scheduled as follows: 9:00 a.m. – Dylan Wu, Jacob Bridgeman 9:11 a.m. – Chris Gotterup, Eric Lee 9:22 a.m. – Peter Uihlein, Caleb Surratt 9:33 a.m. – Marek Fleming, Robert MacIntyre 9:44 a.m. – Nico Echavarria, Hideki Matsuyama 9:55 a.m. – Bud Cauley, Neal Shipley 10:06 a.m. – Laurie Canter, Michael Kim 10:17 a.m. – Jackson Koivun, Miles Russell 10:33 a.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Emiliano Grillo 10:44 a.m. – James Nicholas, Angel Hidalgo 10:55 a.m. – Jordan Spieth, Joaquin Niemann 11:06 a.m. – Russell Henley, Dustin Johnson 11:17 a.m. – Ryan Fox, Michael Brennan 11:28 a.m. – Pierceson Coody, Max Greyserman 11:39 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Tyrrell Hatton 11:50 a.m. – Cameron Young, Sungjae Im 12:06 p.m. – Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Spencer Tibbits 12:17 p.m.#xander_schauffele #wyndham_clark #matt_fitzpatrick #shinnecock_hills #2026_us_open
Kalshi U.S. Open Odds: Everything You Need to Know to Bet on Golf Using Prediction Markets With less than a month remaining until the U.S. Open, prediction markets on Kalshi have begun to reflect the current state of the golfing landscape. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the field with a 15% chance of securing his first U.S. Open title and fifth major championship, which would complete his career grand slam. This figure has slightly decreased from his initial 18% odds posted on May 18, though he remains the sole player listed with a probability exceeding 10%. A $10 bet on Scheffler would yield $8.41 in profit if he wins. Scheffler’s recent form includes a second-place finish at the Masters and a T14 result at the PGA Championship. He also has two other runner-up finishes and two third-place results this season, alongside a victory at the American Express in January. His performance at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he placed third, further underscores his consistency. Despite his strong track record, the U.S. Open presents a unique challenge, as the course at Shinnecock Hills is renowned for its difficulty. Only three players have ever finished under par in five events at the venue, highlighting the competition’s intensity. Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are the only other golfers with odds above 5% for victory. McIlroy, a former U.S. Open champion, has shown strong form in majors this season, including a win at the Masters and a T7 finish at the PGA Championship. Rahm, who has dominated on the LIV circuit, finished T2 at the PGA Championship but failed to mount a decisive Sunday charge. Both players have a history of strong performances at the U.S. Open, with Rahm previously winning at Torey Pines and finishing in the top 10 three other times. A $10 bet on McIlroy would result in a $8.#rory_mcilroy #scottie_scheffler #kalshi #us_open #shinnecock_hills
