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There's still another full day to play at Shinnecock Hills, but Wyndham Clark took a big step towards winning a second U.S. Open with one jaw-dropping approach shot during the third round.
On a day marked by Clark continuing to pour in clutch par putts, he had a chance to go on the offensive on the par-5 16th. And, boy, did he take advantage.
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From the fairway, Clark hit a majestic high cut with a fairway metal from 275 yards away that somehow finished just below the hole about five feet away to set up the first eagle of the tournament there. Have a look at this majestic shot that will go down as an all-time U.S. Open highlight if Clark is to go on to hoist the trophy on Sunday.
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Wow. What an impressive moment. All that was missing was Johnny Miller calling it "The Shot of his life!"
With the eagle, Clark moved to eight under, a full seven (!) shots clear of everyone else. Again, there's a lot of golf to be played, but Clark has to be feeling pretty darn good about his position.
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On a day marked by Clark continuing to pour in clutch par putts, he had a chance to go on the offensive on the par-5 16th. And, boy, did he take advantage.
RELATED: This contender didn't want to talk about his last trip to Shinnecock
From the fairway, Clark hit a majestic high cut with a fairway metal from 275 yards away that somehow finished just below the hole about five feet away to set up the first eagle of the tournament there. Have a look at this majestic shot that will go down as an all-time U.S. Open highlight if Clark is to go on to hoist the trophy on Sunday.
RELATED: The golf world doesn't know what to do with Wyndham Clark
Wow. What an impressive moment. All that was missing was Johnny Miller calling it "The Shot of his life!"
With the eagle, Clark moved to eight under, a full seven (!) shots clear of everyone else. Again, there's a lot of golf to be played, but Clark has to be feeling pretty darn good about his position.
MORE GOLF DIGEST U.S. OPEN COVERAGE
U.S. Open 101: Answering all your frequently asked questions
How to watch the 2026 U.S. Open
Power Rankings: Every player in the U.S. Open field, ranked
Here’s the record prize money payout for each golfer at the U.S. Open
Video: Every hole at Shinnecock Hills
Why can't the USGA get Shinnecock Hills right? Our interactive guide explains
What’s a ‘good’ shot at Shinnecock? The difference between our editos and tour average
Breaking down Scottie Scheffler’s chances to complete the career Grand Slam
Every chip shot you’ll see at Shinnecock Hills, explained
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