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"Man, at this point in my life, what's tough is that I just want to be the version of who I want to be.'

Statistics and historical context on the performances of leader Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele and others.

LIV Golf's two biggest stars, DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, are already headed home from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Three years after winning the U.S. Open and a year after badly damaging Oakmont's lockers, Wyndham Clark is back.

Niemann violated golf's new code of conduct policy by tossing a club.

Scorching-hot Wyndham Clark, among 50 golfers who have yet to complete the first round, holds a four-shot lead.

Welcome to the Golf Briefing, The Athletic's newsletter for the 2026 U.S. Open.

"You had to be hitting a great shot if you wanted to avoid a punishment. I think good would put you in some tough spots."