U.S. Open 2026 first round highlights: Sights and sounds from Thursday’s playESPN staffJun 18, 2026, 08:44 PM ETMultiple Authors
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The 2026 U.S. Open teed off Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
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Wyndham Clark, who won the 2023 U.S. Open, leads after the opening round at 6 under, while eight players are tied in second at 2 under: Sam Stevens, amateur Ryder Cowan, Max McGreevy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Dustin Johnson, Gary Woodland, Jon Rahm and Ben Kohles.
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are both at 1 under, while Scottie Scheffler shot 1 over and is tied at 48th. Last year’s U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun had a nightmare round at 7 over.
Here are all of the top moments from Thursday’s opening round.
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