Wyndham Clark takes a seven-shot lead into the final round of the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, on Sunday, putting him firmly on course for his second major title. Clark’s rounds of 64, 69, and 66 across the first three days set the 36-hole scoring record for a US Open at Shinnecock Hills and he has maintained his advantage through increasingly challenging conditions.

Clark won the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club and has played some of the best golf of his career this week. In the third round on Saturday, he struck a fairway metal from 275 yards that finished within five feet of the hole for an eagle, extending his lead and visibly denting the resolve of the chasing group. Heading into the final day at seven under, he sits clear of everyone in the field.

Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Scottie Scheffler are among the players trying to close the gap, though a seven-shot deficit at a US Open going into the final round is historically very difficult to overcome. The course at Shinnecock Hills has a reputation for producing dramatic Sunday conditions if the wind picks up and the greens firm, which could narrow the margin in terms of scoring but would affect every player equally.

Clark, 32, is from Westminster, Colorado, and turned professional in 2016. His first major, the 2023 US Open, came after years of steady improvement on the PGA Tour. A win today would place him among the most accomplished golfers of his generation.

McIlroy is still chasing the career grand slam and will need an extraordinary round to challenge. Scheffler and Fitzpatrick are both proven major champions who can produce anything on the right day.

The final round is underway at Shinnecock Hills. Live scoring is available on the official US Open website. Fans watching the tournament leaderboard closely will know that Clark has been unflappable all week, playing with the kind of patience that major conditions demand. A second US Open title before the age of 33 would be a considerable achievement.