GOLF.com: 2026 U.S. Open Round 4 Preview — Clark Leads by Six, Scheffler Lurks as Final Round Begins at Shinnecock

Clark's Six-Shot Cushion at Shinnecock

Wyndham Clark enters the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a commanding six-shot lead at seven under par. After opening Round 3 with a four-shot advantage, Clark ground out par saves throughout the day before punctuating his round with an Eagle at the par-5 16th, finishing at even-par 70.

A win on Sunday would give Clark his second U.S. Open title, adding to his 2023 victory.

Scheffler the Chief Threat

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler posted a 69 in Round 3 to move into a four-way tie for second at one under — six back of Clark. The two will be paired together in the final group, teeing off at 2:45 p.m. ET. Shinnecock's notoriously demanding setup means a six-shot swing is not out of the question, making this final pairing must-watch golf.

How to Watch Round 4

- USA Network: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. ET - NBC: 12–7 p.m. ET (simulcast on Peacock) - Peacock / USOpen.com / USGA App (featured groups): from 7:55 a.m. ET

Notable Tee Times

- Hideki Matsuyama: 8:18 a.m. ET - Ryo Hisatsune: 12:13 p.m. ET - Scottie Scheffler & Wyndham Clark: 2:30 p.m. ET

Strokeslab Perspective

Six shots is a sizeable buffer, but Shinnecock Hills has a history of humbling big leads. Watch Clark's SG: Approach and clutch putting metrics closely — those two categories will likely determine whether his lead holds or evaporates under Sunday pressure.