Fans lining the Shinnecock Hills fairways shouted “get in the bunker!” with every shot as Clark worked his way through the first nine holes.

The 2023 champion was at six under par after 16 holes when play was suspended, while clubhouse leader Sam Stevens among five at two under

Whatever dread Wyndham Clark felt when he saw the tee times and the forecast for the U.S. Open gave way to hope Thursday, and he still hadn’t even arrived at Shinnecock Hills.