McIlroy seven back, Clark defends as US Open chaos reigns
Rory McIlroy’s US Open hopes hinge on a weekend charge after a 71 and a double bogey left him seven shots behind defending champion Wyndham Clark at Shinnecock Hills.
Rory McIlroy’s US Open title defense is already in jeopardy after a chaotic second round at Shinnecock Hills left him seven shots behind defending champion Wyndham Clark. McIlroy carded a 71 with a double bogey on his back nine, finishing at even par and tied for 11th place. Clark, the reigning US Open champion, extended his lead to 7-under par, four shots clear of a chasing pack that includes Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, and Sam Stevens.
