Wyndham Clark, the 2023 champion, surged to a four-stroke lead at the US Open through 16 holes before darkness halted play. He was six under par, with Sam Stevens and others chasing at two under. The first round was delayed by fog and will extend into Friday.
Rory McIlroy carded a one-under 69 in the opening round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, a notoriously difficult course. The round was delayed by fog and played in strong winds, with only six players breaking par. McIlroy is one shot behind leader Sam Stevens.
Rory McIlroy shot a one-under 69 on the opening day of the fog-delayed US Open at Shinnecock Hills, leaving him one shot behind leader Sam Stevens. Strong winds and a challenging course saw only six players break par.
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at six under par after the fog-delayed first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Conditions shifted from tough morning winds to more benign afternoon play, allowing Clark to establish his lead. Several players, including Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg, are also under par.
El US Open de golf comenzó con retrasos por niebla y fuertes vientos en Shinnecock Hills. Sam Stevens lidera con 68 (-2), seguido por McIlroy y Aberg (69). Los españoles juegan por la tarde.
Svenske golfaren Ludvig Åberg har inlett US Open starkt med en rond under par, trots svåra vindförhållanden på Shinnecock Hills. Han ligger delad tvåa, ett slag bakom täten, medan landsmanen Alex Norén har det tuffare.
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, a challenging coastal course known for its difficulty and punishing nature. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims to complete a career grand slam, facing strong competition from players like Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick amidst forecasts of high winds.
Rory McIlroy has called on US Open organisers to ensure course conditions at Shinnecock Hills do not become unmanageable, citing past controversies and strong winds predicted for the tournament.
US Open organizers aim for a more balanced test at Shinnecock Hills, learning from past controversies over brutal course setups in 2004 and 2018. Fairways will be wider, and green speeds slower, though thick rough will remain.
Rory McIlroy y Scottie Scheffler han visitado Shinnecock Hills para prepararse para el US Open, describiendo un rough 'endiablado'. Jon Rahm y David Puig, después de una buena actuación en el LIV Golf Andalucía, también se dirigen a la competencia.
