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Wyndham Clark's Masterclass: 64-Stroke Dominant Performance Leads U.S. Open Round 1

U.S. Open · · Jun 19, 2026 · 17min

Total

+8.7

OTT

+4.9

APP

+3.4

ATG

+0.7

PUTT

-0.3

Wyndham Clark delivered a commanding first-round performance at the U.S. Open, firing a 6-under 64 with an estimated 8.7 StrokesGained advantage. His exceptional ball-striking and precision approach play dominated par 4s and par 5s, showcasing the skill required to contend at golf's most prestigious major championship.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Par 5 drive carries 295 yards. Another scoring opportunity takes shape on a par 5.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
245 ydsRemaining: 22 ft

3-wood advance positions him 22 feet from the pin. Birdie within reach.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
22 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

First putt misses, leaving a 3-footer for birdie.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
3 ydsRemaining: IN

Makes the birdie for SG +0.62, capturing his third par 5 birdie and showcasing dominance across the course.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Powerful drive down the fairway center, setting up an ideal approach angle for the scoring opportunity ahead.

8-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
145 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Precise 8-iron approach to center green, leaving a makeable 8-foot birdie putt.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
8 ydsRemaining: IN

Converts the birdie putt confidently, capturing SG +1.2 and establishing momentum early in the round.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Strong drive at 290 yards positions him for an aggressive second shot opportunity.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +1.1
140 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Excellent 7-iron approach to within 3 feet of the pin, an eagle opportunity rarely missed.

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
6-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
165 ydsRemaining: 22 ft

Tee shot flies long, missing the green into the back hazard. U.S. Open's difficulty emerges.

PitchShot 2
SG: -0.24
22 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Pitch shot from rough leaves 12 feet away. Bogey now a likely outcome as the par 3 proves difficult.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
12 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

First putt misses the hole, leaving a 2-foot comeback putt for bogey.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: IN

Bogeys the par 3, capturing SG -0.95. His first blemish interrupts momentum but doesn't dent overall performance.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Explosive driver off the tee captures 295 yards, setting up a potential birdie chance on the par 5.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
245 ydsRemaining: 18 ft

Aggressive 3-wood advances to 18 feet from the pin. Birdie is within reach on the par 5.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
18 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

First putt misses, leaving a 2-foot birdie putt for the par 5.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
2 ydsRemaining: IN

Converts the birdie putt for SG +0.62, showcasing command on the par 5s throughout the round.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Another powerful par 5 drive carries 295 yards. His confidence on the longer holes is unmistakable.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
245 ydsRemaining: 20 ft

3-wood advance leaves 20 feet to the hole. Another birdie opportunity on the par 5.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
20 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

First putt misses, leaving a 3-foot par putt.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
3 ydsRemaining: IN

Makes the birdie for SG +0.62, capturing his second par 5 birdie and demonstrating scoring prowess.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsDouble Bogey
1
2
3
4
5
6-IronShot 1
SG: -1.07
160 ydsRemaining: 25 ft

Tee shot carries long into the back area near the bunker. A difficult par 3 recovery needed.

Sand WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.49
20 ydsRemaining: 15 ft

Sand wedge recovery from the bunker leaves him 15 feet away. The situation deteriorates.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.39
15 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

First putt misses, leaving a 3-foot putt to save bogey.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
3 ydsRemaining: 1 ft

Comeback putt misses again, leaving a 1-footer. Double bogey looms.

PutterShot 5
SG: 0
1 ydsRemaining: IN

Double bogey recorded with SG -1.95. The round's momentum shifts dramatically at this par 3.

Hole SG Total:-2.0
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Bounce-back drive at 285 yards after the double bogey. Mental resilience clearly evident.

8-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
145 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Precise 8-iron leaves a 6-footer for birdie on the par 4.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
6 ydsRemaining: IN

Makes the birdie putt for SG +1.2, regaining momentum heading to the final hole.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 18Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Final hole: powerful drive at 290 yards sets up the closing birdie opportunity.

8-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

8-iron approach to 7 feet. Perfect position to close out the round with a birdie.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
7 ydsRemaining: IN

Converts the birdie putt for SG +1.2, closing the round with a dominant 64 and establishing a commanding position.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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