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Clark digs deep on back nine to take six-shot US Open lead

Clark digs deep on back nine to take six-shot US Open lead
BBC Sport Sunday 21 June 2026, 01:30 UTC 1 min read
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American Wyndham Clark will take a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills after an eagle and a series of up and downs on his back nine.

American Wyndham Clark will take a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills after an eagle and a series of up and downs on his back nine.
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